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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was unveiled 4 years after the FH3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SH-1 matches up against the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic FH3

 SH-1 FH3 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2010Newer by 52 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus SH-1

 FH3 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH3

 SH-1 FH3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-1 against the FH3.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and FH3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and FH3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SH-1 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
37
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography features
Panasonic FH3 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
74
good battery (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
49
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
37
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-31 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 380 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $349 $160