Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS60

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was brought out 2 months after the ZS60 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SH-3 scores against the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-3 versus the ZS60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and ZS60 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and ZS60.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.