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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SH-3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and SH-3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-M10 III was announced 19 months after the SH-3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 III matches up against the SH-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus SH-3

 E-M10 III SH-3 
AnnouncedAugust 2017February 2016Newer by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 SH-3 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SH-3

 E-M10 III SH-3 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III has physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SH-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the SH-3.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and SH-3 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and SH-3.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more recent E-M10 III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Street photography with Olympus SH-3
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (410g)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography details
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography details
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography details
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography details
67
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than others in class (410 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (271g)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
55
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (410 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-08-31 2016-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.6fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 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 330 photos 380 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $650 $579