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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(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
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
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus SH-3

 E-M5 SH-3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution610k460kSharper display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus E-M5

 SH-3 E-M5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016April 2012More modern by 45 months

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SH-3

 E-M5 SH-3 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
44
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
82
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than others in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
has no phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
66
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
missing Timelapse function
55
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Olympus Stylus SH-3
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