Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic S1R

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic S1R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SH-3 was introduced 4 years earlier than the S1R which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SH-3 matches up against the S1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic S1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 and the S1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and S1R is 88 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and S1R.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-3 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will give you greater detail using its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SH-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.