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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was unveiled 4 years after the FX90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SH-3 matches up vs the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic FX90

 SH-3 FX90 
RevealedFebruary 2016August 2011More modern by 55 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus SH-3

 FX90 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FX90

 SH-3 FX90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-3 and the FX90.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and FX90 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and FX90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SH-3 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
44
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Street photography factors
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography information
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271g)
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography details
55
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
36
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-08 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 photos 200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $579 $227