Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS20

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.

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.

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.

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.