Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 9 months earlier than the SZ10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SH-1 matches up against the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 has got physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-1 vs the SZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and SZ10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SH-1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.