Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS12
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2016
- Older Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FS12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SH-3 was announced 6 years later than the FS12 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SH-3 matches up vs the FS12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic FS12
SH-3 | FS12 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | April 2009 | Fresher by 83 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus SH-3
FS12 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FS12
SH-3 | FS12 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FS12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 versus the FS12.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and FS12 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and FS12.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SH-3 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SH-3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-02-08 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 129g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $579 | $228 |