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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7010
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 7010 and Olympus SH-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was introduced 7 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7010 matches up vs the SH-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus SH-3

 7010 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus 7010

 SH-3 7010 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2009More recent by 79 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Olympus SH-3

 7010 SH-3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 7010 vs the SH-3.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and SH-3 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and SH-3.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-3 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography info
Olympus SH-3 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7010
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography features
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271g)
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
55
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus Stylus 7010Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Also called mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 380 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
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