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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax W60

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax W60 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 6 years after the W60 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SH-3 grades against the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax W60

 SH-3 W60 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2009More modern by 81 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus SH-3

 W60 SH-3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax W60

 SH-3 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-3 versus the W60.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and W60 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and W60.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SH-3 to give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography advice
Pentax W60 Street photography advice
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography factors
Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271g)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W60 Landscape photography advice
55
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
Pentax W60 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Pentax W60
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-08 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $579 $300