Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH5

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was unveiled 5 years after the FH5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SH-3 grades vs the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 features exterior dimensions 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 FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH5 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 choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SH-3 compared to the FH5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and FH5 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and FH5.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SH-3 should have an advantage in sensor tech.