Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ28

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 7 years after the FZ28 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SH-3 grades against the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-3 versus the FZ28.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and FZ28 is 88 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and FZ28.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.