Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3
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![Olympus SH-50 front Olympus SH-50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SH-50/Olympus-SH-50-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3/Panasonic-TS3-front.jpg)
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Announced August 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Superseded the Panasonic TS2
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SH-50 was revealed 18 months later than the TS3 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SH-50 matches up versus the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic TS3
SH-50 | TS3 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus SH-50
TS3 | SH-50 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic TS3
SH-50 | TS3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 against the TS3.
![Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SH-50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and TS3 is 88 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SH-50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and TS3.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SH-50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SH-50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 197g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 310 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $380 |