Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS60

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was revealed 4 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SH-50 grades versus the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 enjoys outer 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 ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 versus the ZS60.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and ZS60 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and ZS60.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 is going to be behind in sensor tech.