Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Launched February 2016
- Renewed by Pentax K-1 II
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SH-3 versus Pentax K-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SH-3 was manufactured around the same time to the K-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SH-3 matches up vs the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax K-1
SH-3 | K-1 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus SH-3
K-1 | SH-3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K-1
SH-3 | K-1 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | February 2016 | Same generation | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 has 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 Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Pentax K-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 compared to the K-1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and K-1 is 88 and 55 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and K-1.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH-3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Pentax K-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2016-02-08 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5fps | 4.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 760 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Cost at launch | $579 | $1,499 |