Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LS5
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41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed March 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
- Renewed by Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Revealed July 2011
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic LS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SH-2 was introduced 3 years after the LS5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SH-2 matches up against the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic LS5
SH-2 | LS5 | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | July 2011 | Newer by 45 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus SH-2
LS5 | SH-2 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic LS5
SH-2 | LS5 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 compared to the LS5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and LS5 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and LS5.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-03-11 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 126g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 images | 160 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | LI-92B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $399 | $294 |