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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic ZS50

 SH-2 ZS50 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus SH-2

 ZS50 SH-2 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS50

 SH-2 ZS50 
IntroducedMarch 2015January 2015Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

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

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography highlights
44
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
42
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography features
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (271g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (243 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography factors
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition (243g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography information
55
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (243 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS50
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-03-11 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
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 shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $350