Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released July 2009
- Replacement is Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus SH-2

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and SH-1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

The E-P1 was released 5 years earlier than the SH-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-P1 grades against the SH-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus SH-1
E-P1 | SH-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus E-P1
SH-1 | E-P1 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 56 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus SH-1
E-P1 | SH-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 offers outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P1 vs the SH-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and SH-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and SH-1.
All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SH-1 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-29 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 pounds) | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 380 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $182 | $349 |