Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
- Launched February 2018
- Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is pretty similar but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") boast different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SH-1 was launched 4 years earlier than the ZS200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SH-1 grades against the ZS200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic ZS200
SH-1 | ZS200 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus SH-1
ZS200 | SH-1 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | March 2014 | Newer by 47 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1240k | 460k | Sharper screen (+780k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS200
SH-1 | ZS200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 has got external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
See the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 versus the ZS200.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and ZS200 is 88 and 86 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and ZS200.
As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SH-1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SH-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DC-TZ200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2018-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,240 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.80 m (at 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lb) | 340 grams (0.75 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
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 images | 370 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $349 | $800 |