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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 3 years after the FH10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SH-3 matches up versus the FH10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic FH10

 SH-3 FH10 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 38 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus SH-3

 FH10 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FH10

 SH-3 FH10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys exterior measurements 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 FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-3 versus the FH10.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and FH10 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and FH10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SH-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-3
Street photography with Panasonic FH10
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography factors
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
features focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
39
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
31
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-08 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.60 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $579 $110