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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SH-1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and SH-1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was launched 5 years later than the SH-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M1 III scores against the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus SH-1

 E-M1 III SH-1 
RevealedFebruary 2020March 2014Fresher by 72 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 SH-1 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SH-1

 E-M1 III SH-1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 III versus the SH-1.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and SH-1 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and SH-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 III is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography features
Olympus SH-1 Street photography features
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (271g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography advice
79
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (271g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus Stylus SH-1
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-02-11 2014-03-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos 380 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $1,800 $349