Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic L1

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic L1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SH-2 was introduced 8 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly large difference 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 L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SH-2 matches up vs the L1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 offers outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-2 and the L1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and L1 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and L1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SH-2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus SH-2 will render extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.