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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched November 2008
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX5
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LX3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SH-2 was manufactured 6 years after the LX3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SH-2 scores vs the LX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic LX3

 SH-2 LX3 
LaunchedMarch 2015November 2008Newer by 78 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Olympus SH-2

 LX3 SH-2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic LX3

 SH-2 LX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-2 against the LX3.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and LX3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and LX3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SH-2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SH-2 will offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Street photography advice
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (271g)
includes touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (265g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography information
55
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (265 grams)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic LX3
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-03-11 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 265g (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 94
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $449