Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FZ80

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was introduced 3 years earlier than the FZ80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SH-1 scores versus the FZ80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SH-1 vs the FZ80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and FZ80 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and FZ80.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SH-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.