Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic GH4

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic GH4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is relatively close but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The SH-1 was revealed 2 months later than the GH4 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SH-1 scores versus the GH4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-1 against the GH4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and GH4 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and GH4.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The SH-1 features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier.