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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2007
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) and the SH-1 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-1 was announced 7 years later than the L1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH-1 grades against the L1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic L1

 SH-1 L1 
LaunchedMarch 2014April 2007Fresher by 85 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k207kClearer display (+253k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Olympus SH-1

 L1 SH-1 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic L1

 SH-1 L1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 versus the L1.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and L1 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and L1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH-1 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus SH-1 will give more detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic L1
37
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (606g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography details
Panasonic L1 Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography features
Panasonic L1 Travel photography features
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
lighter than competition in class (606 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (7MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography factors
49
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic L1 Vlogging factors
37
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
9
no video shooting
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic L1
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-03-31 2007-04-11
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 45
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 13.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 606 grams (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $349 $1,500