Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS3
Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
(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
- Released February 2016
- Replaced the Olympus SH-2
Panasonic TS3
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Superseded the Panasonic TS2
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SH-3 was unveiled 4 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SH-3 grades against the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic TS3
| SH-3 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2016 |  | August 2011 | More recent by 55 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus SH-3
| TS3 | SH-3 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic TS3
| SH-3 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 has outside 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 TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-3 compared to the TS3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and TS3 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and TS3.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography factors
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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better than average battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
great battery life (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery life (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2016-02-08 | 2011-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.5 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lb) | 197 grams (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 shots | 310 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $579 | $380 |