Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FS25

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.