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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7010
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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 5 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 7010 scores against the SH-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus SH-1

 7010 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus 7010

 SH-1 7010 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2009Fresher by 57 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Olympus SH-1

 7010 SH-1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 7010 compared to the SH-1.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and SH-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and SH-1.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography information
Olympus SH-1 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography features
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
37
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus Stylus 7010Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Also called as mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $349