Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH5S

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.