Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 21 months earlier than the ZS60 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SH-1 grades versus the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 compared to the ZS60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and ZS60 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and ZS60.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SH-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.