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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FH25
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic FH25

 SH-1 FH25 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2011More recent by 40 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus SH-1

 FH25 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH25

 SH-1 FH25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
49
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
37
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lighter than competition (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
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