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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic GX850, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very comparable but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SH-3 was released 11 months before the GX850 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SH-3 matches up vs the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic GX850

 SH-3 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Olympus SH-3

 GX850 SH-3 
LaunchedJanuary 2017February 2016More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic GX850

 SH-3 GX850 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 features exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-3 compared to the GX850.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and GX850 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and GX850.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The SH-3 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The older SH-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography info
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography details
Panasonic GX850 Street photography details
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography information
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography features
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography features
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
79
features focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX850
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging information
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic GX850
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-02-08 2017-01-04
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 210 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $579 $548