Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SH-3

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus SH-3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and SH-3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SH-3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-P5 matches up against the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 against the SH-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and SH-3 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and SH-3.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged E-P5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.