Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SH-2

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus SH-2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and SH-2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-5 was introduced 5 years earlier than the SH-2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-5 scores against the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 offers exterior dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-5 vs the SH-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and SH-2 is 58 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and SH-2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus SH-2 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.