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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-01 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SH-3 versus Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very well matched but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SH-3 was manufactured 3 years after the K-01 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SH-3 scores vs the K-01 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax K-01

 SH-3 K-01 
RevealedFebruary 2016May 2012More modern by 45 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus SH-3

 K-01 SH-3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K-01

 SH-3 K-01 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys physical dimensions 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 Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SH-3 and the K-01.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and K-01 is 88 and 76 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The SH-3 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher SH-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography information
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography advice
Pentax K-01 Street photography advice
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (540 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography features
Pentax K-01 Travel photography features
74
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
has touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
good battery power (540 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (561g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography highlights
55
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Pentax K-01
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-02-08 2012-05-30
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 561 gr (1.24 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 380 images 540 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $579 $899