Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1
88 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
- Released March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SH-1 was manufactured 2 years later than the SZ1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SH-1 grades vs the SZ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic SZ1
SH-1 | SZ1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | March 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 28 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Olympus SH-1
SZ1 | SH-1 |
---|
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic SZ1
SH-1 | SZ1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 against the SZ1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and SZ1 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and SZ1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SH-1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 pounds) | 131 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 shots | 250 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $179 |