Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH25
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2016
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FH25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SH-3 was revealed 5 years later than the FH25 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SH-3 grades against the FH25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic FH25
SH-3 | FH25 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | January 2011 | Fresher by 62 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus SH-3
FH25 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FH25
SH-3 | FH25 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FH25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 versus the FH25.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and FH25 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and FH25.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-3 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-02-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine VI |
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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.5fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | 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 | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $579 | $180 |