Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS35

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was unveiled 3 months after the ZS35 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SH-1 matches up vs the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 has got external measurements 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 ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-1 against the ZS35.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and ZS35 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.