Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic 3D1

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic 3D1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was introduced 2 years after the 3D1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SH-1 scores vs the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys external dimensions 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 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-1 compared to the 3D1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and 3D1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and 3D1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SH-1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.