Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The SH-1 was announced 2 months earlier than the FZ1000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SH-1 scores versus the FZ1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FZ1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-1 vs the FZ1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and FZ1000 is 88 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and FZ1000.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.