Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-810

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-810, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was introduced 19 months earlier than the TG-810 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the TG-810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 and the TG-810.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and TG-810 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and TG-810.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-810 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.