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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was revealed at a similar time to the TG-3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SH-1 grades against the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus TG-3

 SH-1 TG-3 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus SH-1

 TG-3 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus TG-3

 SH-1 TG-3 
LaunchedMarch 2014March 2014Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 vs the TG-3.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and TG-3 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and TG-3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography features
Olympus TG-3 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography information
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (330 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery life (330 per charge)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (247g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
49
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
37
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than average (247 grams)
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-03-31 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $350