Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS6

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was released 24 months prior to the TS6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SH-50 grades versus the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SH-50 vs the TS6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and TS6 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and TS6.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SH-50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.