Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VG-110

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus VG-110, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 13 months prior to the VG-110 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Tough-3000 grades against the VG-110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Olympus VG-110. The entire galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has proportions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus VG-110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the VG-110.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and VG-110 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and VG-110.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Tough-3000 will be behind in sensor technology.