Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS10

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was announced 5 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SH-3 grades vs the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 vs the ZS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and ZS10 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SH-3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.