Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.