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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus SH-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was revealed 3 years prior to the SH-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm JZ100 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SH-1 Fujifilm JZ100 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2012Newer by 27 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm JZ100 SH-1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the SH-1.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and SH-1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography features
Olympus SH-1 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Sports photography with Olympus SH-1
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
features touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus SH-1
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $190 $349