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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic SZ1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic SZ1

 SH-1 SZ1 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2012More recent by 28 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography features
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-1
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
74
good battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (271g)
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (131g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
49
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
37
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (131g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic SZ1
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic 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