Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic TS4

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SH-3 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was brought out 4 years after the TS4 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SH-3 grades vs the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 offers physical 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 TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SH-3 against the TS4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and TS4 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and TS4.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SH-3 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.