Nikon P7000 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon P7000 and Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is pretty similar but the P7000 (1/1.7") and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The P7000 was revealed 11 months after the Tough-3000 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the P7000 grades against the Tough-3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7000 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7000 and Olympus Tough-3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P7000 and the Tough-3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and Tough-3000 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and Tough-3000.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7000 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus Tough-3000 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer P7000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.