Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH5
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH5 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
- Introduced March 2015
- Replaced the Olympus SH-1
- Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Launched January 2017
- Replaced the Panasonic GH4
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic GH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is very close but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-2 was unveiled 22 months before the GH5 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SH-2 matches up against the GH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic GH5
SH-2 | GH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus SH-2
GH5 | SH-2 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | March 2015 | More modern by 22 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 460k | Sharper display (+1160k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic GH5
SH-2 | GH5 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 has got 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) and the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
See the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic GH5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 against the GH5.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and GH5 is 88 and 59 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and GH5.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SH-2 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SH-2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-03-11 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) | 725 gr (1.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 410 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Price at release | $399 | $1,298 |