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Comparison of Olympus Stylus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 ×
Olympus Stylus SH-50 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Olympus Stylus SH-50
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberZS20SH-50
Alternate model number(s)
  • tz30
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Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)105112
Width (mm)2842
Height (mm)5964
Weight (g)207269
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-BSI CMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)14.116
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 432x324
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)220240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio, Motion JPEG with no sound for High Speed videoMOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elementsOlympus lens; 11 elements in 10 groups with 3/6 aspherical and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 480.0025.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 86.005.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)2024
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.05 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5010
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch AreaContrast Detection; Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Touch AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto, High, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent 1
  • incandescent
  • one-touch
  • sunlight
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2Scene Modes (Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Hand-Held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO 3200: W: 0.1m - 9.4m; T: 0.4m - 4.0m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Other memory-UHS-I compliant
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1239
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional usb wired (rm-uc1)
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • audio/video output
  • dc input)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.66-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1017
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)2.4-
Play -> record time (s)1.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LI-90B
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-90B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • lumix map tool
  • photofunstudio 8.1 premium edition
  • olympus [ib] software
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.8
  • windows xp/vista/7/8
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Touchscreen LCD, Full HD Movies, Built-in GPS, High-speed Burst modes. Available in in black, red3-axis sensor-shift image stabilization, 3" touchpanel LCD, Full HD movies, High-speed video



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