Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic G6

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is very comparable but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SH-1 was introduced 12 months after the G6 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SH-1 matches up vs the G6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 has physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-1 vs the G6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and G6 is 88 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and G6.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The SH-1 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The fresher SH-1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.