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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was introduced 5 years after the TS10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SH-2 matches up versus the TS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic TS10

 SH-2 TS10 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2010Newer by 63 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus SH-2

 TS10 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic TS10

 SH-2 TS10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 comes with 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) while the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SH-2 versus the TS10.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TS10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and TS10.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SH-2 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
44
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography information
Panasonic TS10 Street photography information
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
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better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
55
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2015-03-11 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $249