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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the SH-1 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SH-1 was introduced 5 years later than the FS7 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SH-1 grades against the FS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic FS7

 SH-1 FS7 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2009Fresher by 64 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus SH-1

 FS7 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FS7

 SH-1 FS7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-1 and the FS7.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and FS7 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and FS7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SH-1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SH-1 will give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS7
37
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography info
Panasonic FS7 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (271g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography highlights
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography advice
74
good battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271g)
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography information
49
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging features
37
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than average (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FS7
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-03-31 2009-01-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 139g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $160