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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-2
Panasonic TS6
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic TS6

 SH-1 TS6 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus SH-1

 TS6 SH-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015March 2014Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic TS6

 SH-1 TS6 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (271 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271g)
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
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rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lighter than others (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
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