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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 6 years after the FH3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SH-3 grades vs the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic FH3

 SH-3 FH3 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2010Newer by 75 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus SH-3

 FH3 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FH3

 SH-3 FH3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 vs the FH3.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and FH3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and FH3.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than average in class (271g)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
55
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus 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 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.5fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $579 $160