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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was revealed at a similar time to the ZS30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SH-50 matches up versus the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 SH-50 ZS30 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus SH-50

		

		

			
 ZS30 SH-50 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 SH-50 ZS30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-50 vs the ZS30.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and ZS30 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and ZS30.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
64
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch focus
 lighter than others in class (198g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography factors
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 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SH-50
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
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 lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than others in class (198g)
 has touch focus
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging factors
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (198g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic ZS30
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $250