Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax X-5

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was unveiled 3 years later than the X-5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SH-3 grades against the X-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Pentax X-5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 vs the X-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and X-5 is 88 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and X-5.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.