FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000

In this article, we will be matching up the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is pretty close but the F70EXR (1/2") and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was released 5 months prior to the Tough-3000 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the F70EXR matches up against the Tough-3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the F70EXR vs the Tough-3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and Tough-3000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and Tough-3000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus Tough-3000 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.