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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was unveiled 3 years after the ZS25 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SH-3 matches up vs the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic ZS25

 SH-3 ZS25 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 38 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus SH-3

 ZS25 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS25

 SH-3 ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-3 vs the ZS25.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and ZS25 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and ZS25.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SH-3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (193g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
features focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (193 grams)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
55
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $579 $300