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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FX75, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 5 years after the FX75 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SH-3 grades versus the FX75 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic FX75

 SH-3 FX75 
RevealedFebruary 2016June 2010Newer by 70 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus SH-3

 FX75 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FX75

 SH-3 FX75 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FX75 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-3 and the FX75.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and FX75 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and FX75.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SH-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
44
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography advice
55
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
31
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-08 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
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 11.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 data format H.264 AVCHD Lite, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $579 $139