Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GM5

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GM5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SH-3 was manufactured 18 months later than the GM5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-3 matches up vs the GM5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GM5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SH-3 versus the GM5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and GM5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and GM5.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SH-3 offers the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer SH-3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.