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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SH-2 was unveiled 4 years prior to the S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SH-2 scores vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic S1

 SH-2 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SH-2

 S1 SH-2 
IntroducedFebruary 2019March 2015Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic S1

 SH-2 S1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 features physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 vs the S1.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and S1 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and S1.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH-2 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S1 will give you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SH-2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
44
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than average (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery (380 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than average (271g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (380 per charge)
more heavy than average (1,021g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,021g)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-03-11 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 1021 gr (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 380 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory -
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $399 $2,498