Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
- Launched March 2015
- Superseded the Olympus SH-1
- Replacement is Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced June 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SH-2 was introduced 4 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-2 grades against the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic ZS5
SH-2 | ZS5 | |||
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Announced | March 2015 | June 2010 | More modern by 58 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus SH-2
ZS5 | SH-2 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS5
SH-2 | ZS5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you 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") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 compared to the ZS5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and ZS5 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and ZS5.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SH-2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-03-11 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $399 | $300 |