Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs
(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
- Introduced March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is very well matched but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") possess different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SH-1 was launched 5 years earlier than the FZ1000 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SH-1 matches up versus the FZ1000 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
SH-1 | FZ1000 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus SH-1
FZ1000 II | SH-1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | March 2014 | Fresher by 59 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 460k | Crisper display (+780k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
SH-1 | FZ1000 II | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 has got outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-1 compared to the FZ1000 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and FZ1000 II is 88 and 55 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and FZ1000 II.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH-1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SH-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2019-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch 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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) | 808 grams (1.78 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $349 | $898 |