Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-30
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released October 2012
- Successor is Pentax K-50
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SH-3 versus Pentax K-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very comparable but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SH-3 was launched 3 years later than the K-30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SH-3 scores versus the K-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax K-30
SH-3 | K-30 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | October 2012 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus SH-3
K-30 | SH-3 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K-30
SH-3 | K-30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 has outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SH-3 versus Pentax K-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SH-3 versus the K-30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and K-30 is 88 and 63 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and K-30.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The SH-3 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The fresher SH-3 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Pentax K-30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2016-02-08 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Prime M |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 410 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $579 | $525 |