Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic GF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was brought out 5 years later than the GF1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SH-2 matches up against the GF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 has outside 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 GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 and the GF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and GF1 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and GF1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SH-2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Olympus SH-2 will provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SH-2 provides a benefit in sensor tech.