Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH20
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FH20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SH-3 was released 6 years after the FH20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-3 matches up against the FH20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic FH20
SH-3 | FH20 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | January 2010 | More modern by 75 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus SH-3
FH20 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FH20
SH-3 | FH20 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 offers exterior measurements 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 FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SH-3 and the FH20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and FH20 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and FH20.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-02-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
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 | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 | Single | Single |
Launch price | $579 | $179 |