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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was brought out 2 years later than the LZ40 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SH-3 scores versus the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic LZ40

 SH-3 LZ40 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 26 months
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Olympus SH-3

 LZ40 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic LZ40

 SH-3 LZ40 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 has outer dimensions 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 LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic LZ40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-3 and the LZ40.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and LZ40 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and LZ40.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SH-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography highlights
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
40
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography information
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography info
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
55
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (524 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography factors
55
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
44
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
27
reasonably wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
does have external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (524g)
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic LZ40
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-08 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.60 lb) 524 grams (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 320 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $579 $219