Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-4

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was released 11 months later than the TG-4 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SH-3 grades against the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SH-3 vs the TG-4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and TG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and TG-4.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.