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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH2
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic GH1

 SH-2 GH1 
RevealedMarch 2015July 2009More modern by 69 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus SH-2

 GH1 SH-2 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic GH1

 SH-2 GH1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

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

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH1
44
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
59
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography details
Panasonic GH1 Street photography details
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
72
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
Sports photography with Panasonic GH1
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
74
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (320 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
72
selfie friendly screen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic GH1
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-03-11 2009-07-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 273.5mm²
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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 1.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 385g (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $949