Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH4

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic GH4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is pretty close but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH-50 was introduced 13 months before the GH4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH-50 matches up vs the GH4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 provides outer 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) while the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 against the GH4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and GH4 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and GH4.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SH-50 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The older SH-50 will be behind in sensor technology.