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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic ZS10

 SH-50 ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus SH-50

 ZS10 SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic ZS10

 SH-50 ZS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

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

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (269g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $350