Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LX7

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.