Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-2 was released 5 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SH-2 grades versus the Tough-3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-2 and the Tough-3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and Tough-3000 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and Tough-3000.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.