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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 II 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus SH-3 versus Pentax K-1 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SH-3 was revealed 24 months before the K-1 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SH-3 matches up versus the K-1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax K-1 II

 SH-3 K-1 II 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus SH-3

 K-1 II SH-3 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2016Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K-1 II

 SH-3 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 offers outside 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) while the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Pentax K-1 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SH-3 versus the K-1 II.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and K-1 II is 88 and 55 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and K-1 II.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SH-3 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will produce greater detail because of its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SH-3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
86
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography info
Pentax K-1 II Street photography info
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great ISO range (819,200)
heavier than others (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.4 fps)
bad battery pack (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than others (271g)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
weather sealing
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
bad battery pack (670 per charge)
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography highlights
55
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging details
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K-1 II
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-02-08 2018-02-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII PRIME IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 819200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.5fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 1010 grams (2.23 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 670 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Two
Retail price $579 $1,737