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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 7 months after the FH5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-11 matches up against the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 SZ-11 FH5 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus SZ-11

		

		

			
 FH5 SZ-11 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 SZ-11 FH5 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the FH5.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and FH5 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and FH5.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 lighter than average in class (121g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography info
43
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography information
65
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than average in class (121g)
 comes with touch to focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography advice
40
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse recording
38
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
31
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic socket
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (121 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
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 focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 200 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Launch price $253 $169