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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic G1 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic G1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and G1 (12MP) and the SH-50 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SH-50 was launched 4 years after the G1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SH-50 matches up versus the G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic G1

 SH-50 G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus SH-50

 G1 SH-50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic G1

 SH-50 G1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 compared to the G1.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and G1 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and G1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-50 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SH-50 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SH-50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (269g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
Sports photography with Panasonic G1
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography info
Panasonic G1 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (269g)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging info
Panasonic G1 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
18
can't record video
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic G1
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-08 2009-01-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 360g (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $0