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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic GX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is pretty close but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SH-50 was revealed 6 years prior to the GX9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SH-50 scores vs the GX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic GX9

 SH-50 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus SH-50

 GX9 SH-50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic GX9

 SH-50 GX9 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 has external measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 compared to the GX9.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and GX9 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and GX9.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-50 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GX9 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Panasonic GX9
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (269 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-50
Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
69
lighter than competition (269g)
features touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-01-08 2018-02-13
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 407 gr (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $1,000