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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic S5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and S5 (24MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The SH-2 was revealed 6 years earlier than the S5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SH-2 matches up against the S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic S5

 SH-2 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus SH-2

 S5 SH-2 
AnnouncedAugust 2020March 2015Fresher by 66 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kClearer display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic S5

 SH-2 S5 
Display sizing3"3.0"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 against the S5.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and S5 is 88 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and S5.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH-2 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic S5 will give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SH-2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography information
Panasonic S5 Street photography information
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
Panasonic S5 Sports photography details
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (271g)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography details
55
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.0 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Panasonic S5
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic S5
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-03-11 2020-08-14
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 31
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.0 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 714 gr (1.57 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 440 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots One 2
Pricing at release $399 $1,999