Olympus E-600 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was brought out 4 months before the Tough-3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-600 matches up against the Tough-3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-600 and the Tough-3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and Tough-3000 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and Tough-3000.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The E-600 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier.