Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-870

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-870, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was unveiled 2 months later than the TG-870 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-3 grades versus the TG-870 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 provides physical dimensions 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 TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 against the TG-870.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and TG-870 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and TG-870.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.