Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed March 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
- Renewed by Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Launched October 2009
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF2
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic GF1
SH-2 | GF1 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | October 2009 | More recent by 66 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus SH-2
GF1 | SH-2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic GF1
SH-2 | GF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic GF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-03-11 | 2009-10-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.5fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lbs) | 385g (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 513 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 380 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $399 | $400 |