Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic L10

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic L10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and L10 (10MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SH-3 was manufactured 8 years later than the L10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SH-3 grades vs the L10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 offers exterior measurements 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 L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-3 compared to the L10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and L10 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and L10.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SH-3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SH-3 will give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SH-3 provides a benefit in sensor technology.