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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 14 months after the TS6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-3 grades against the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic TS6

 SH-3 TS6 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2015Newer by 14 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus SH-3

 TS6 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic TS6

 SH-3 TS6 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-3 vs the TS6.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and TS6 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and TS6.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SH-3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography info
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-3
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (271g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271g)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
good battery (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
55
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
52
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery (370 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-02-08 2015-01-06
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
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 All around 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 pictures 370 pictures
Style 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
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $579 $300