Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic G9

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic G9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the G9 (20MP) is pretty close but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SH-2 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the G9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SH-2 grades versus the G9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 has got exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic G9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 and the G9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and G9 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and G9.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH-2 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SH-2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.