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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(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
Olympus SH-1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus SH-1

 SZ-15 SH-1 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus SZ-15

 SH-1 SZ-15 
ReleasedMarch 2014June 2013More recent by 9 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus SH-1

 SZ-15 SH-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (271g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography features
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (250g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
49
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
37
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than others (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus SZ-15Olympus Stylus SH-1
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