Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS30

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was announced 14 months later than the TS30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SH-3 scores versus the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 features external 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 TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 vs the TS30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and TS30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and TS30.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SH-3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.