Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FZ40

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was announced 5 years later than the FZ40 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SH-3 grades against the FZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 versus the FZ40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and FZ40 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and FZ40.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 should have an edge in sensor technology.