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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G85 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Later Model is Panasonic G95
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic G85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very similar but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-3 was revealed 7 months earlier than the G85 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SH-3 scores versus the G85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic G85

 SH-3 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus SH-3

 G85 SH-3 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2016Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic G85

 SH-3 G85 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic G85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 compared to the G85.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and G85 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and G85.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The SH-3 uses the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The older SH-3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography info
44
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Street photography highlights
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Sports photography highlights
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
64
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography details
Panasonic G85 Travel photography details
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment sealing
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
35
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic G85
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-G80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-08 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 656
Other
Battery life 380 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $579 $900