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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax S1

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was manufactured 5 years later than the S1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SH-3 scores versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax S1

 SH-3 S1 
LaunchedFebruary 2016March 2011More recent by 61 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus SH-3

 S1 SH-3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax S1

 SH-3 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-3 compared to the S1.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and S1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and S1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SH-3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-3
Street photography with Pentax S1
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
74
great battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography info
Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
Vlogging with Pentax S1
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Pentax S1
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-08 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 11.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $579 $174