Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SH-3

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus SH-3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and SH-3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SH-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PM2 scores against the SH-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 vs the SH-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and SH-3 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and SH-3.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged E-PM2 will be behind in sensor tech.