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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic GH5S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the SH-50 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The SH-50 was released 6 years prior to the GH5S which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SH-50 matches up versus the GH5S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic GH5S

 SH-50 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus SH-50

 GH5S SH-50 
IntroducedJanuary 2018January 2013Newer by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic GH5S

 SH-50 GH5S 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic GH5S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SH-50 against the GH5S.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and GH5S is 88 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and GH5S.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-50 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SH-50 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (269 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (269 grams)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
68
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
no image stabilization
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-08 2018-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine 10
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 660 gr (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail price $300 $2,498