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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic F5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was brought out 15 months later than the F5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SH-1 scores vs the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic F5

 SH-1 F5 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2013More recent by 15 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus SH-1

 F5 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic F5

 SH-1 F5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 versus the F5.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and F5 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and F5.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography highlights
37
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography factors
Panasonic F5 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
lighter than others (271g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery (380 per charge)
lighter than others (271g)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
49
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
37
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than others (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-31 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 $100