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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SH-3 was released 6 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SH-3 matches up versus the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic ZS1

 SH-3 ZS1 
IntroducedFebruary 2016May 2009More modern by 83 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus SH-3

 ZS1 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS1

 SH-3 ZS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 comes with outside dimensions 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 ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-3 versus the ZS1.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and ZS1 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and ZS1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SH-3 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography factors
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
25
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-3
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (271g)
supports focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-08 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $579 $0