Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic G85

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic G85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is fairly similar but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH-1 was announced 3 years before the G85 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SH-1 matches up vs the G85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-1 and the G85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and G85 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and G85.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The SH-1 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The older SH-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.