Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH3

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was announced 3 years after the FH3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH-50 grades vs the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-50 compared to the FH3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and FH3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and FH3.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-50 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.