Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SH-1

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-300 versus Olympus SH-1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and SH-1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-300 was introduced 10 years before the SH-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-300 grades versus the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-300 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-300 has got exterior measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-300 versus Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-300 and the SH-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and SH-1 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-300 and SH-1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-300 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus SH-1 will give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older E-300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.