Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS2

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was released 6 years after the TS2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SH-3 matches up against the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-3 versus Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 against the TS2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and TS2 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and TS2.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.