Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Old Model is Panasonic TS3
- Renewed by Panasonic TS5
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SH-3 was brought out 4 years after the TS4 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SH-3 grades vs the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic TS4
SH-3 | TS4 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | January 2012 | More modern by 49 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus SH-3
TS4 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic TS4
SH-3 | TS4 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SH-3 against the TS4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and TS4 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and TS4.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SH-3 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2016-02-08 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
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 range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 197 grams (0.43 lbs) |
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 photos | 310 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $579 | $399 |