Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS10

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was released 24 months later than the ZS10 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SH-50 grades against the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 and the ZS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and ZS10 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and ZS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 should have an advantage in sensor technology.