Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Updated by Pentax Q10
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax Q Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SH-3 was unveiled 4 years after the Q which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SH-3 grades vs the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax Q
SH-3 | Q | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | June 2011 | Newer by 57 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus SH-3
Q | SH-3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax Q
SH-3 | Q | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 offers 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) while the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check the Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax Q in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-3 vs the Q.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and Q is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and Q.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Pentax Q |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-02-08 | 2011-06-23 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 230 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $579 | $695 |