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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-50 was introduced 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SH-50 scores against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic S1

 SH-50 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SH-50

 S1 SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic S1

 SH-50 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-50 against the S1.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and S1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and S1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-50 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SH-50 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (269g)
features focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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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 DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $269