Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS10

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was brought out 6 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SH-3 grades vs the TS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SH-3 and the TS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and TS10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and TS10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SH-3 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.