Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH2

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic FH2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the FH2 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the FH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 and the FH2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and FH2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH2 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.