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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the SH-50 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The SH-50 was brought out 7 years prior to the S1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SH-50 grades versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic S1

 SH-50 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SH-50

 S1 SH-50 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2013Newer by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic S1

 SH-50 S1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-50 vs the S1.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and S1 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and S1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-50 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic S1 will resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (269g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery life (380 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-50
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
69
lighter than average in class (269g)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
32
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021g)
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-08 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 1021 grams (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $300 $2,498