Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS3

Below is a extended review of the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 3 years before the TS3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 7000 matches up against the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 7000 compared to the TS3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and TS3.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.