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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZR1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was manufactured 6 years after the ZR1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SH-3 grades versus the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic ZR1

 SH-3 ZR1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2009More modern by 80 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus SH-3

 ZR1 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZR1

 SH-3 ZR1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has got outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-3 versus the ZR1.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and ZR1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and ZR1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SH-3 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
44
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography highlights
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
28
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-08 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine V
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $579 $280