Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS25

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 3 years after the TS25 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-3 matches up vs the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 against the TS25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and TS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and TS25.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.