Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic GF6

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is very comparable but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The SH-1 was launched 12 months after the GF6 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SH-1 matches up versus the GF6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 has got outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

See the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-1 compared to the GF6.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and GF6 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and GF6.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The SH-1 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The more recent SH-1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.