Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 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
- Introduced March 2014
- Later Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SH-1 was unveiled 3 years later than the FZ35 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-1 scores against the FZ35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic FZ35
SH-1 | FZ35 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 46 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus SH-1
FZ35 | SH-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FZ35
SH-1 | FZ35 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 comes with 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 FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 vs the FZ35.
![Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and FZ35 is 88 and 72 respectively.
![Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and FZ35.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine V |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) | 397 grams (0.88 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $349 | $999 |