Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic GX8

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic GX8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very well matched but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SH-1 was released 15 months prior to the GX8 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH-1 grades versus the GX8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 provides external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-1 vs the GX8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and GX8 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and GX8.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GX8 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SH-1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.