Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH27

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FH27, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 5 years later than the FH27 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SH-3 grades vs the FH27 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 has got 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) and the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 versus the FH27.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and FH27 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and FH27.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SH-3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.