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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was announced 7 years after the FS25 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SH-3 matches up against the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic FS25

 SH-3 FS25 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2009Newer by 86 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus SH-3

 FS25 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FS25

 SH-3 FS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 against the FS25.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and FS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and FS25.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography factors
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
26
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography info
Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (271g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (271g)
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
55
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
32
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-08 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $579 $230