Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-3
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Olympus E-PL8 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
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched September 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Successor is Olympus E-PL9
(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
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and SH-3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL8 was unveiled 8 months later than the SH-3 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL8 grades against the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Olympus SH-3
E-PL8 | SH-3 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | February 2016 | More recent by 8 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus E-PL8
SH-3 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus SH-3
E-PL8 | SH-3 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 features outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL8 versus the SH-3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and SH-3 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and SH-3.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The E-PL8 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher E-PL8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2016-02-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | 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 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 11.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 lb) | 271 gr (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 380 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $500 | $579 |