Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GH5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic GH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is pretty close but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SH-50 was brought out 5 years earlier than the GH5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SH-50 scores vs the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 comes with 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) and the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic GH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-50 and the GH5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and GH5 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and GH5.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-50 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GH5 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.