Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2013
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Successor is Panasonic ZS80
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic ZS70
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus SH-50
ZS70 | SH-50 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | January 2013 | Newer by 52 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic ZS70
SH-50 | ZS70 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 322g (0.71 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 380 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $450 |