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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic LS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 4 years after the LS5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SH-3 scores versus the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic LS5

 SH-3 LS5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2011Newer by 56 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus SH-3

 LS5 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic LS5

 SH-3 LS5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SH-3 against the LS5.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and LS5 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and LS5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
44
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Street photography highlights
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
74
great battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271g)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than others (126 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography details
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-08 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots 160 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model LI-92B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $579 $294