Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-610

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 5 years later than the TG-610 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SH-3 matches up versus the TG-610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Olympus TG-610. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 versus the TG-610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and TG-610 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and TG-610.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SH-3 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SH-3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.