• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus 1050SW advantages over Panasonic ZS19

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.42 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Lighter weight
    152g vs 202g
    Lighter weight

Panasonic ZS19 advantages over Olympus 1050SW

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 114 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 1030 SW

Olympus 1050SW
Olympus 1030 SW
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus 1050SW vs Olympus 1030 SW

Panasonic ZS19
Olympus 1030 SW
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS19 vs Olympus 1030 SW

Compared to Olympus Tough-6000

Olympus 1050SW
Olympus Tough-6000
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Olympus 1050SW vs Olympus Tough-6000

Panasonic ZS19
Olympus Tough-6000
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS19 vs Olympus Tough-6000

Compared to Sony DSC-TX7

Olympus 1050SW
Sony DSC-TX7
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

Compare Olympus 1050SW vs Sony DSC-TX7

Panasonic ZS19
Sony DSC-TX7
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic ZS19 vs Sony DSC-TX7

Compared to Panasonic ZS20

Olympus 1050SW
Panasonic ZS20
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen

Compare Olympus 1050SW vs Panasonic ZS20

Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS20
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Panasonic ZS19 vs Panasonic ZS20

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Olympus 1050SW
Panasonic ZS25
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus 1050SW vs Panasonic ZS25

Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS25
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer exposure
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas

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