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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is fairly close but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-3 was launched 4 years before the FZ1000 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SH-3 scores vs the FZ1000 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 SH-3 FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus SH-3

 FZ1000 II SH-3 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2016Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k460kCrisper display (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 SH-3 FZ1000 II 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-3 vs the FZ1000 II.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and FZ1000 II is 88 and 55 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and FZ1000 II.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SH-3 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SH-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography info
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography information
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
74
great battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
offers touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Landscape photography camera
55
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
65
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
67
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-08 2019-02-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 808 gr (1.78 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $579 $898