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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Successor is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was brought out 24 months later than the ZS20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SH-1 matches up versus the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic ZS20

 SH-1 ZS20 
AnnouncedMarch 2014April 2012Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus SH-1

 ZS20 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS20

 SH-1 ZS20 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-1 against the ZS20.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and ZS20 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and ZS20.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography information
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography factors
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
49
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery power (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging features
37
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than others in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
34
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-03-31 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $349