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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic ZS200

 SH-1 ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus SH-1

 ZS200 SH-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018March 2014Newer by 47 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS200

 SH-1 ZS200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and ZS200 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography highlights
37
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (271 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271g)
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
76
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
49
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging information
37
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
lighter than others (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
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