Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-320

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-320, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 18 months before the VR-320 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Tough-3000 grades against the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 features outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 and the VR-320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and VR-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and VR-320.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VR-320 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.