Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH4

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic GH4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is very close but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was released 14 months later than the GH4 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SH-2 scores vs the GH4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 features external 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 GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic GH4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-2 compared to the GH4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and GH4 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and GH4.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The SH-2 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The more modern SH-2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.