Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic S1R

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic S1R, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Tough-3000 was introduced 10 years before the S1R and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the S1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic S1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the S1R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and S1R is 94 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and S1R.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Tough-3000 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S1R will give you greater detail using its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.