Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS10

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-1 grades versus the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 features 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 ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-1 vs the ZS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and ZS10 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and ZS10.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.