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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic LZ30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic LZ30

 SH-1 LZ30 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2013Newer by 15 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Olympus SH-1

 LZ30 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic LZ30

 SH-1 LZ30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and LZ30 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography info
37
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271g)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
better than average battery (380 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (552g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography info
49
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery life (380 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging advice
37
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
22
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (552 grams)
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic LZ30
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
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