Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GX850

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GX850, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is pretty similar but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH-2 was introduced 22 months before the GX850 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SH-2 matches up versus the GX850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-2 compared to the GX850.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and GX850 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and GX850.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SH-2 comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh trickier. The older SH-2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.