Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic G100

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic G100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH-1 was revealed 7 years earlier than the G100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SH-1 matches up against the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-1 against the G100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and G100 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and G100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SH-1 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G100 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SH-1 will be behind in sensor innovation.