Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6 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
- Launched March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-1 was manufactured 9 months earlier than the TS6 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SH-1 matches up against the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic TS6
SH-1 | TS6 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus SH-1
TS6 | SH-1 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | March 2014 | Newer by 9 months |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic TS6
SH-1 | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 features external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-1 vs the TS6.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and TS6 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and TS6.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SH-1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-03-31 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 370 images |
Type 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $349 | $300 |