Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80
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![Olympus Stylus SH-2 front Olympus Stylus SH-2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2/Olympus-SH-2-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80/Panasonic-ZS80-front.jpg)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(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
(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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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic ZS80
SH-2 | ZS80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus SH-2
ZS80 | SH-2 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | March 2015 | More modern by 35 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS80
SH-2 | ZS80 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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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 |