Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GH4

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GH4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is pretty close but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SH-3 was announced 2 years later than the GH4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SH-3 matches up versus the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has got physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 against the GH4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and GH4 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and GH4.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SH-3 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The newer SH-3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.