Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was revealed 5 years after the GH1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SH-2 matches up against the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 and the GH1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and GH1 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and GH1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-2 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SH-2 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.