Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX700

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FX700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was released 5 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-3 scores versus the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 offers outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 versus the FX700.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and FX700 is 88 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and FX700.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.