Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013
(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
- Released March 2014
- Updated by Olympus SH-2
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ-15 was revealed 9 months prior to the SH-1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-15 scores against the SH-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus SH-1
SZ-15 | SH-1 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus SZ-15
SH-1 | SZ-15 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | June 2013 | More recent by 9 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus SH-1
SZ-15 | SH-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 and the SH-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and SH-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and SH-1.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 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 functionality | ||
Screen tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 271 grams (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 380 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $349 |