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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(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
Olympus SH-1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus SH-1

 E-P1 SH-1 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus E-P1

 SH-1 E-P1 
LaunchedMarch 2014July 2009Newer by 56 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus SH-1

 E-P1 SH-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography details
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography info
Olympus SH-1 Street photography info
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Sports photography information
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
43
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P1
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
49
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (380 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Vlogging features
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging features
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
37
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus PEN E-P1Olympus Stylus SH-1
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