Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic G7

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic G7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is very comparable but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SH-1 was brought out 13 months before the G7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-1 grades versus the G7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 offers physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic G7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 vs the G7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and G7 is 88 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and G7.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The SH-1 features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The older SH-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.