Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Released February 2011
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Announced January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Successor is Panasonic ZS60
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-10 was manufactured 4 years before the ZS50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic ZS50
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus SZ-10
ZS50 | SZ-10 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | February 2011 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS50
SZ-10 | ZS50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 features physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 against the ZS50.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and ZS50 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and ZS50.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-10 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 243 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $350 |