Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS50

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was released 3 months later than the ZS50 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SH-2 grades vs the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 compared to the ZS50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and ZS50 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and ZS50.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.