Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS50 and Olympus SH-2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS50 has external dimensions of 111 x 65 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.34″) and weighs 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz) (including batteries). Olympus SH-2 has external dimensions of 109 x 63 x 42 mm (4.29 x 2.48 x 1.65″) and weighs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS50 and the Olympus SH-2. Olympus SH-2 is 2mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Panasonic ZS50 but it is also 8mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS50 and Olympus SH-2.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS50 and Olympus SH-2.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic ZS50 is 28g lighter than the Olympus SH-2 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 (Lumix DMC-TZ70) nor Olympus Stylus SH-2 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS50 and Olympus SH-2's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.