Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(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
- Launched March 2014
- Successor is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SH-1 was introduced 3 years later than the FH25 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SH-1 grades against the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic FH25
SH-1 | FH25 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 40 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 FH25 over the Olympus SH-1
FH25 | SH-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH25
SH-1 | FH25 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 has got external 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 FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 against the FH25.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and FH25 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and FH25.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SH-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-03-31 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine VI |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 159g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $349 | $180 |