Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FP1

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FP1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was introduced within a month of the FP1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the FP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the FP1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and FP1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.