Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS5
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS5 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
- Announced March 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
- Replacement is Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Released July 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Older Model is Panasonic TS4
- Successor is Panasonic TS6
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-2 was launched 21 months later than the TS5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH-2 grades vs the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic TS5
SH-2 | TS5 | |||
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Released | March 2015 | July 2013 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus SH-2
TS5 | SH-2 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic TS5
SH-2 | TS5 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 vs the TS5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TS5 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and TS5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SH-2 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-03-11 | 2013-07-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 370 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $399 | $350 |