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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 2 years later than the TS5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH-3 scores against the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic TS5

 SH-3 TS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2013Fresher by 32 months
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus SH-3

 TS5 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic TS5

 SH-3 TS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 offers external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 versus the TS5.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and TS5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and TS5.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SH-3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography details
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
55
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
52
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2016-02-08 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.60 m
Flash options 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 370 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B DMW-BCM13
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 One One
Retail cost $579 $350