- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Olympus SH-50 Review.
- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic LZ30 Review.
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | SH-50 | LZ30 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $299.99 | |
| Street Price: | $278.61 | $160.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-03-15 | 2013-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 9.5 oz (269 g) |
19.7 oz
(558 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.5 x
1.7 in. (112 x 64 x 42 mm) |
4.9 x
3.3 x
3.6 in. (124 x 84 x 91 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | BSI CMOS | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 16.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.33 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 1.33 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 1.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 432x324 (240p) |
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies) | QuickTime Motion JPEG with mono sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Olympus lens; 11 elements in 10 groups with 3/6 aspherical and 3 ED elements | 14 elements in 10 groups (1 Aspherical Lens / 2 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED elements) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 600mm | 25 - 875mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 108mm | 4.5 - 157.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 24.00x | 35.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.0 or f/8.7 (wide) / f/6.9 or f/20 (tele) with ND filter | f/3.0 or f/7.7(W) / f/5.9 or f/15.3 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x (2x Super Resolution Zoom) | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Touch AF, AF Tracking | Contrast Detection: Face / AF Tracking / 1-area / 9-area / Spot |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, High, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (1600-6400) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunlight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1, One-touch | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 15 sec | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering | Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes (Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Hand-Held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog), Super Macro, Backlight HDR); Magic Art Filters (Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Soft Focus, Punk, Water Color, Reflection, Miniature, Fragmented, Dramatic), In-Camera Smart Panorama | Scene Modes: Panorama Shot, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby(birthday only), Sunset, High Sensitivity, HDR, Portrait, Sports, Scenery; Creative Control Mode: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, One Point Color |
| Self Timer: | 2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO 3200: W: 0.1m - 9.4m; T: 0.4m - 4.0m | 0.6 - 10m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.5 - 5.0m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies) | QuickTime Motion JPEG with mono sound |
| Included Memory: | 39.3 MB | 100.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | Internal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional USB wired (RM-UC1) | |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input), Micro (Type-D) HDMI | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 1.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 17 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 380 shots (NiMH AA) | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LI-90B | 4 x AA |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium or Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LI-90B Lithium-ion rechargeable | 4 x Alkaline AAs |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | No |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS [ib] Software | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE, Adobe Reader |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.8 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 3-axis sensor-shift image stabilization, 3" touchpanel LCD, Full HD movies, High-speed video, Advanced Shadow Adjustment Technology, HDR Backlight Adjustment, 11 Magic Filters. Available in black or silver. | Optical Image Stabilizer, 720p Movies, Creative Control Mode, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector. |
