Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-3

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 23 months after the TG-3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-3 scores vs the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 offers 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-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-3 compared to the TG-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and TG-3 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and TG-3.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-3 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.