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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Updated by Olympus SH-3
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZS80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SH-2 matches up against the ZS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic ZS80

 SH-2 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus SH-2

 ZS80 SH-2 
ReleasedFebruary 2018March 2015More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS80

 SH-2 ZS80 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-2 and the ZS80.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and ZS80 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and ZS80.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SH-2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography details
44
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
54
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography features
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than average (271g)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
79
good battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-03-11 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 327g (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $448