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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 4 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SH-1 matches up vs the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic ZS3

 SH-1 ZS3 
AnnouncedMarch 2014May 2009Newer by 60 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus SH-1

 ZS3 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS3

 SH-1 ZS3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 comes with outer 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 ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 versus the ZS3.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and ZS3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and ZS3.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SH-1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
37
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography info
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography features
49
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
37
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-03-31 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 gr (0.60 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 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 feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $200