Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic ZS20
SH-1 | ZS20 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | April 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus SH-1
ZS20 | SH-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS20
SH-1 | ZS20 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and ZS20 is 88 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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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 |