Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic L1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.