Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2016
- Old Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-3 was manufactured 6 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SH-3 grades against the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic ZS3
SH-3 | ZS3 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | May 2009 | Newer by 83 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus SH-3
ZS3 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS3
SH-3 | ZS3 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-3 vs the ZS3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and ZS3 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and ZS3.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-02-08 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.5fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 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 Overall 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $579 | $200 |