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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic 3D1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was revealed 15 months after the 3D1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SH-50 scores against the 3D1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic 3D1

 SH-50 3D1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2011More modern by 15 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus SH-50

 3D1 SH-50 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic 3D1

 SH-50 3D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic 3D1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-50 and the 3D1.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and 3D1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and 3D1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer SH-50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-50
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
69
lighter than competition in class (269g)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 269 gr (0.59 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 200 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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