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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(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  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1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
Panasonic ZS5
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic ZS5

 SH-2 ZS5 
AnnouncedMarch 2015June 2010More modern by 58 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus SH-2

 ZS5 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS5

 SH-2 ZS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and ZS5 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography info
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (271g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
74
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
55
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
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