Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS70

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 14 months prior to the ZS70 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SH-3 scores against the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 has got exterior dimensions 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 ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-3 and the ZS70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and ZS70 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and ZS70.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SH-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.