Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS35

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was announced 2 years after the ZS35 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH-3 matches up versus the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-3 against the ZS35.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and ZS35 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and ZS35.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.