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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
  • New Model is Panasonic LX10
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SH-3 was revealed 3 years after the LX7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SH-3 matches up versus the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic LX7

 SH-3 LX7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016October 2012Newer by 41 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Olympus SH-3

 LX7 SH-3 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic LX7

 SH-3 LX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 features external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 compared to the LX7.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and LX7 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and LX7.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-3 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SH-3 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer SH-3 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography details
Panasonic LX7 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography info
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography highlights
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good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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good battery power (330 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others (298g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than others (298 grams)
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic LX7
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-08 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life 380 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $579 $400