Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF8
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF8 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
- Launched March 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
- Renewed by Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2016
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF7
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic GF8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is fairly similar but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-2 was introduced 11 months earlier than the GF8 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SH-2 scores versus the GF8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic GF8
SH-2 | GF8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus SH-2
GF8 | SH-2 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | March 2015 | Newer by 11 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic GF8
SH-2 | GF8 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 features external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SH-2 against the GF8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and GF8 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and GF8.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The SH-2 has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged SH-2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-03-11 | 2016-02-15 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/500s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lb) | 266g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 230 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $399 | $549 |