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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax P80

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was revealed 6 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SH-3 matches up versus the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax P80

 SH-3 P80 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2009More recent by 80 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus SH-3

 P80 SH-3 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax P80

 SH-3 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 provides external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 vs the P80.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and P80 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and P80.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SH-3 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
44
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-3
Street photography with Pentax P80
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
55
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Pentax P80
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
55
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging features
Pentax P80 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Pentax P80
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-08 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $579 $200