Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic G100

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic G100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is very comparable but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SH-2 was released 6 years prior to the G100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SH-2 matches up against the G100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SH-2 compared to the G100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and G100 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and G100.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SH-2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SH-2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.