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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(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
Panasonic ZS8
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic ZS8

 SH-1 ZS8 
ReleasedMarch 2014July 2011Fresher by 33 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus SH-1

 ZS8 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS8

 SH-1 ZS8 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography information
74
good battery (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (210g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
49
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
37
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
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