Olympus 7030 vs Olympus SH-3

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 7030 vs Olympus SH-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 7 years before the SH-3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 7030 grades against the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7030 vs Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 7030 versus the SH-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and SH-3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.