Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic G3
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
- Renewed by Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Launched July 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G2
- New Model is Panasonic G5
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic G3 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-2 was brought out 3 years later than the G3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SH-2 scores versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic G3
SH-2 | G3 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | July 2011 | More recent by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus SH-2
G3 | SH-2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic G3
SH-2 | G3 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 against the G3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and G3 is 88 and 83 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and G3.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SH-2 features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The fresher SH-2 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-03-11 | 2011-07-11 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 336 gr (0.74 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 270 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $500 |