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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Panasonic ZS70

 SH-3 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus SH-3

 ZS70 SH-3 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2016Newer by 14 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS70

 SH-3 ZS70 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
54
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than average (271 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
79
great battery pack (380 per charge)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-08 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 images 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $579 $450