Olympus E-30 vs Olympus SH-3

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus SH-3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and SH-3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-30 was introduced 7 years prior to the SH-3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-30 grades against the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 enjoys external dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus SH-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-30 against the SH-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and SH-3 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and SH-3.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-30 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SH-3 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older E-30 will be behind in sensor tech.