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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic XS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was released 15 months after the XS1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SH-1 grades against the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic XS1

 SH-1 XS1 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2013More modern by 15 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus SH-1

 XS1 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic XS1

 SH-1 XS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 compared to the XS1.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and XS1 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and XS1.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SH-1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
has touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (103g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography details
49
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging advice
37
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-03-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 images 260 images
Style 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $130