Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched February 2016
- Superseded the Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Released February 2019
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SH-3 was brought out 4 years prior to the S1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-3 matches up against the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic S1
SH-3 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SH-3
S1 | SH-3 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | February 2016 | More modern by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1640k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic S1
SH-3 | S1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Check the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 and the S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and S1 is 88 and 54 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and S1.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-3 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SH-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-02-08 | 2019-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 30 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.5fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/320s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 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 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) | 1021 grams (2.25 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 images | 380 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | - |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Cost at release | $579 | $2,498 |