Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH7
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH7 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
- Revealed March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched September 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SH-1 was revealed 2 years after the FH7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SH-1 grades versus the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic FH7
SH-1 | FH7 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | September 2011 | Newer by 32 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus SH-1
FH7 | SH-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH7
SH-1 | FH7 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SH-1 versus the FH7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and FH7 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and FH7.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The younger SH-1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2011-09-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine IV |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $349 | $149 |