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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Replaced the Pentax K-7
  • Successor is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty close but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SH-3 was brought out 5 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SH-3 grades against the K-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax K-5

 SH-3 K-5 
RevealedFebruary 2016December 2010Fresher by 63 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus SH-3

 K-5 SH-3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K-5

 SH-3 K-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 has external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-3 and the K-5.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and K-5 is 88 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and K-5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The SH-3 uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The fresher SH-3 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography factors
Pentax K-5 Street photography factors
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Pentax K-5
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
offers focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Landscape photography camera
55
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K-5
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Pentax K-5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Pentax K-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-02-08 2010-12-18
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Prime II
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 area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 740 grams (1.63 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 380 photos 980 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $579 $800