Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic FS15, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was unveiled 12 months after the FS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the FS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the FS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and FS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and FS15.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Tough-3000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.