Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released March 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
- Successor is Olympus SH-3
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-2 was manufactured 15 months later than the ZS40 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SH-2 grades vs the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic ZS40
SH-2 | ZS40 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | January 2014 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus SH-2
ZS40 | SH-2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS40
SH-2 | ZS40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 offers outer 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 ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SH-2 and the ZS40.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and ZS40 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and ZS40.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-03-11 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 240 gr (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $399 | $450 |