Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS70

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was introduced 5 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SH-50 scores versus the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SH-50 and the ZS70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and ZS70 is 88 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.