Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 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
- Announced March 2014
- Later Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
- Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SH-1 was unveiled 15 months after the LZ30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SH-1 scores versus the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic LZ30
SH-1 | LZ30 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 15 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Olympus SH-1
LZ30 | SH-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic LZ30
SH-1 | LZ30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 has exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 against the LZ30.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and LZ30 is 88 and 66 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and LZ30.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SH-1 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-03-31 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 552 gr (1.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 380 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | LI-92B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $349 | $230 |