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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-2
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Launched June 2007
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D
  • Replacement is Pentax K200D
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH-3 was manufactured 8 years later than the K100D S 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 K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SH-3 scores vs the K100D S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax K100D S

 SH-3 K100D S 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2007More recent by 105 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kSharper screen (+250k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus SH-3

 K100D S SH-3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K100D S

 SH-3 K100D S 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 has got external 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 K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SH-3 vs the K100D S.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and K100D S is 88 and 65 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and K100D S.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SH-3 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SH-3 will render greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography information
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography information
44
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Street photography highlights
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Sports photography highlights
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography features
Pentax K100D S Travel photography features
74
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (271g)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
45
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
55
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
52
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K100D S Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K100D S
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Pentax K100D Super
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-08 2007-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
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 -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 lb) 646g (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $579 $520