Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF1
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-3 was revealed 6 years later than the GF1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-3 grades against the GF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic GF1
SH-3 | GF1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | October 2009 | More recent by 77 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus SH-3
GF1 | SH-3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic GF1
SH-3 | GF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 has physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-3 and the GF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and GF1 is 88 and 85 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and GF1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SH-3 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SH-3 will show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer SH-3 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-02-08 | 2009-10-14 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine HD |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 385 grams (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 513 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 380 photographs |
Form of battery | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $579 | $400 |