Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH6

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FH6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was manufactured 4 years later than the FH6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SH-3 matches up versus the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 has outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 compared to the FH6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and FH6 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and FH6.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.