Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic G3

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is relatively close but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SH-50 was brought out 19 months after the G3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SH-50 scores against the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-50 compared to the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and G3 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and G3.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The SH-50 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF harder. The younger SH-50 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.