Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS80

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 4 years prior to the ZS80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-1 scores versus the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-1 compared to the ZS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and ZS80 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and ZS80.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SH-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.