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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Launched March 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was announced 5 years after the ZR3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SH-2 scores against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 SH-2 ZR3 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2010Newer by 63 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus SH-2

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 SH-2 ZR3 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-2 versus the ZR3.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and ZR3 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and ZR3.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-2 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
44
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
28
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography features
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography details
51
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
36
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography highlights
74
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
 offers touch to focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
54
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
37
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
29
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-03-11 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
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) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 AVCHD Lite
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 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $280