Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic GX7

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic GX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively close but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SH-50 was revealed 10 months earlier than the GX7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SH-50 matches up versus the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 provides physical 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 GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-50 against the GX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and GX7 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and GX7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The SH-50 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The older SH-50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.