Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic FH1
SH-1 | FH1 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 52 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus SH-1
FH1 | SH-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH1
SH-1 | FH1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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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 |