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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FP3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was manufactured 6 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SH-3 scores versus the FP3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic FP3

 SH-3 FP3 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 75 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus SH-3

 FP3 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FP3

 SH-3 FP3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-3 vs the FP3.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and FP3 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and FP3.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Street photography highlights
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography advice
55
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2016-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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