Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.