Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.