Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH8

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FH8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 4 years later than the FH8 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-3 scores versus the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-3 against the FH8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and FH8 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and FH8.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SH-3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.