Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3
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![Olympus PEN E-PM1 front Olympus PEN E-PM1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus_PEN_E-PM1_0.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus SH-3 front Olympus Stylus SH-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SH-3/Olympus-SH-3-front.jpg)
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51 Overall
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched November 2011
- Later Model is Olympus E-PM2
(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
- Released February 2016
- Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus SH-3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and SH-3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
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The E-PM1 was introduced 5 years earlier than the SH-3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 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 quick overview of how the E-PM1 matches up versus the SH-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus SH-3
E-PM1 | SH-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus E-PM1
SH-3 | E-PM1 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | November 2011 | More modern by 51 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus SH-3
E-PM1 | SH-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM1 vs the SH-3.
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and SH-3 is 89 and 88 respectively.
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and SH-3.
As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus SH-3 will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-11-23 | 2016-02-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 11.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 265 grams (0.58 lbs) | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 380 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $499 | $579 |