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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FH7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was announced 4 years after the FH7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SH-3 grades vs the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic FH7

 SH-3 FH7 
IntroducedFebruary 2016September 2011Newer by 54 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus SH-3

 FH7 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FH7

 SH-3 FH7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has got physical 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) and the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 against the FH7.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and FH7 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and FH7.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SH-3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
44
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Street photography highlights
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography information
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than others (271g)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
55
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
43
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
34
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-08 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 11.5fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $579 $149