Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-3

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FH25 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was manufactured 6 years prior to the SH-3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-FH25 scores versus the SH-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH25 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the SH-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and SH-3 is 69 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and SH-3.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.