Olympus 1 vs Olympus SH-2
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37 Features
65 Overall
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40 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced November 2013
- Updated by Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed March 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
- Renewed by Olympus SH-3

Olympus 1 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus 1 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and SH-2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

The 1 was brought out 15 months earlier than the SH-2 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the 1 grades versus the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus SH-2
1 | SH-2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus 1
SH-2 | 1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | March 2015 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 15 months |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Olympus SH-2
1 | SH-2 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus 1 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 1 vs Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 compared to the SH-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and SH-2 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and SH-2.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus SH-2 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 1 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2015-03-11 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 11.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402g (0.89 pounds) | 271g (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 380 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $700 | $399 |