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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-1 was announced 4 years after the FH1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SH-1 scores against the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic FH1

 SH-1 FH1 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2010More modern by 52 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus SH-1

 FH1 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH1

 SH-1 FH1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 versus the FH1.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and FH1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and FH1.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
49
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
37
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
lighter than average in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-03-31 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 163 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $349 $150