Clicky

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SH-3 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SH-3 was introduced 4 years after the TG-820 iHS which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SH-3 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 SH-3 TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2012Newer by 49 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus SH-3

 TG-820 iHS SH-3 
Screen resolution1030k460kClearer screen (+570k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 SH-3 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 provides outer 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-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-3 against the TG-820 iHS.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and TG-820 iHS is 88 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
44
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
27
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (271g)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
38
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2016-02-08 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $579 $500