Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic S1H
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Released August 2019
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic S1H Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-12 versus Panasonic S1H, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and S1H (24MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-12 was released 8 years earlier than the S1H which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the S1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic S1H Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Panasonic S1H
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus SZ-12
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Released | August 2019 | January 2012 | More modern by 92 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2330k | 460k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic S1H
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-12 versus Panasonic S1H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the S1H.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and S1H is 89 and 52 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and S1H.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-12 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic S1H will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-12 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 2,330k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/320s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 5952x3988 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 1052 grams (2.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") |
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 shots | 400 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Cost at release | $350 | $3,998 |