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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 21 months later than the FZ200 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SH-1 grades versus the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic FZ200

 SH-1 FZ200 
IntroducedMarch 2014July 2012More recent by 21 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus SH-1

 FZ200 SH-1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FZ200

 SH-1 FZ200 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-1 vs the FZ200.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and FZ200 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and FZ200.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SH-1 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
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great battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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great battery (540 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
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decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
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pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (588g)
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-03-31 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 540 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack 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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $499