Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GF6

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The SH-50 was brought out 3 months before the GF6 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SH-50 grades against the GF6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-50 compared to the GF6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and GF6 is 88 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and GF6.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The SH-50 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher.