Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GX85

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic GX85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very close but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SH-3 was released within a month of the GX85 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-3 scores against the GX85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 has got outer 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) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic GX85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 versus the GX85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and GX85 is 88 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and GX85.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The SH-3 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher.