Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
- Announced March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SH-1 was introduced 2 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SH-1 grades versus the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic ZS8
SH-1 | ZS8 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | July 2011 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus SH-1
ZS8 | SH-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS8
SH-1 | ZS8 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 features external 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) while the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-1 versus the ZS8.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and ZS8 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and ZS8.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SH-1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-03-31 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 210g (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 340 photos |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $349 | $275 |