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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF6 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF7
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SH-3 was manufactured 2 years after the GF6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SH-3 scores vs the GF6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic GF6

 SH-3 GF6 
ReleasedFebruary 2016April 2013More modern by 35 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus SH-3

 GF6 SH-3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic GF6

 SH-3 GF6 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 features physical 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 GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-3 against the GF6.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and GF6 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and GF6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The SH-3 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The newer SH-3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography info
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
64
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-3
Street photography with Panasonic GF6
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (271g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
77
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography highlights
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than others in class (271g)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
features touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
55
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
32
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic GF6
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-02-08 2013-04-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 323g (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 622
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 340 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 feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $579 $326