Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VG-145

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Olympus VG-145, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was announced 18 months earlier than the VG-145 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the VG-145 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 comes with external 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) and the Olympus VG-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the VG-145.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and VG-145 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and VG-145.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VG-145 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.