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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1 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
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
Panasonic GF1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic GF1

 SH-2 GF1 
LaunchedMarch 2015October 2009More recent by 66 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus SH-2

 GF1 SH-2 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic GF1

 SH-2 GF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-2
Street photography with Panasonic GF1
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography advice
55
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
25
supports face detect focus
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic GF1
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
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