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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled 5 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SH-2 matches up against the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic ZS3

 SH-2 ZS3 
ReleasedMarch 2015May 2009Newer by 71 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus SH-2

 ZS3 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS3

 SH-2 ZS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 versus the ZS3.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and ZS3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and ZS3.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography highlights
44
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-2
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography details
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271g)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography features
55
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-03-11 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
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 distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
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 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 shots -
Battery form 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
Storage slots One One
Retail price $399 $200