Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP3

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 4 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SH-1 matches up vs the FP3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 vs the FP3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and FP3 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and FP3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.