Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Announced April 2012
- Updated by Olympus E-M5 II
(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
- Replaced the Olympus SH-2
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus SH-3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very similar but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and SH-3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M5 was revealed 4 years prior to the SH-3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M5 grades against the SH-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus SH-3
E-M5 | SH-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 610k | 460k | Sharper display (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus E-M5
SH-3 | E-M5 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | April 2012 | More modern by 45 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SH-3
E-M5 | SH-3 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-M5 and the SH-3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and SH-3 is 81 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and SH-3.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M5 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-04-30 | 2016-02-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 11.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 425 gr (0.94 lbs) | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 826 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 380 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $799 | $579 |