Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.