Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched April 2012

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SH-3 was brought out 3 years after the FZ150 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SH-3 scores versus the FZ150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic FZ150
SH-3 | FZ150 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | April 2012 | Newer by 47 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus SH-3
FZ150 | SH-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FZ150
SH-3 | FZ150 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 has got 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) and the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SH-3 vs the FZ150.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and FZ150 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and FZ150.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SH-3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-02-08 | 2012-04-11 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 528 grams (1.16 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 410 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $579 | $499 |