Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SH-1
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced February 2011
(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
- Announced March 2014
- Successor is Olympus SH-2

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SZ-10 was announced 4 years prior to the SH-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-10 matches up against the SH-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus SH-1
SZ-10 | SH-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus SZ-10
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Announced | March 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 38 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus SH-1
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 features outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SH-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-10 and the SH-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and SH-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and SH-1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-1 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 271 grams (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 380 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $349 |