Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS45
Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
(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
- Superseded the Olympus SH-2
Panasonic ZS45
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SH-3 was brought out 14 months later than the ZS45 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SH-3 grades vs the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic ZS45
| SH-3 | ZS45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2016 |  | January 2015 | More recent by 14 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus SH-3
| ZS45 | SH-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS45
| SH-3 | ZS45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 has outside 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 ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-3 vs the ZS45.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and ZS45 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and ZS45.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SH-3 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Olympus SH-3 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography info
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (350 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Olympus SH-3 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
great battery (350 shots)
lighter than competitors (249g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography information
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
| Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2016-02-08 | 2015-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 21 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.5fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 271g (0.60 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 photographs | 350 photographs |
| Battery format | 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 media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $579 | $300 |