Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Old Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-5
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SH-3 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SH-3 was unveiled 2 years later than the K-5 IIs and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SH-3 grades vs the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
SH-3 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | June 2013 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus SH-3
K-5 IIs | SH-3 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K-5 IIs
SH-3 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
See the Olympus SH-3 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 vs the K-5 IIs.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and K-5 IIs is 88 and 60 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and K-5 IIs.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The SH-3 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The newer SH-3 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2016-02-08 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Prime II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest 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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 grams (0.60 lbs) | 760 grams (1.68 lbs) |
Physical 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 All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 980 photos |
Battery type | 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 | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $579 | $749 |