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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic G5
  • New Model is Panasonic G7
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is very close but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SH-3 was introduced 2 years after the G6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SH-3 scores vs the G6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic G6

 SH-3 G6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016April 2013More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus SH-3

 G6 SH-3 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic G6

 SH-3 G6 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 versus the G6.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and G6 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and G6.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The SH-3 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The younger SH-3 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography information
44
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Street photography highlights
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography advice
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
Vlogging with Panasonic G6
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic G6
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-02-08 2013-04-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 390g (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 340 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $579 $750