Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FX700 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
- Released March 2014
- New Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2010
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic FX700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SH-1 was introduced 3 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SH-1 grades against the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic FX700
SH-1 | FX700 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | July 2010 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus SH-1
FX700 | SH-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FX700
SH-1 | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SH-1 versus the FX700.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and FX700 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and FX700.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lb) | 176g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $349 | $399 |