Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.