Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2013

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-1 versus Olympus XZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SH-1 was launched 15 months after the XZ-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SH-1 grades vs the XZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus XZ-10
SH-1 | XZ-10 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SH-1
XZ-10 | SH-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus XZ-10
SH-1 | XZ-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 has got outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SH-1 versus Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 vs the XZ-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and XZ-10 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and XZ-10.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-03-31 | 2013-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $349 | $428 |