Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus Tough-3000

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 was launched 4 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M10 matches up vs the Tough-3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys exterior measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 against the Tough-3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and Tough-3000 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and Tough-3000.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.