Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS25

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS25, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 12 months after the FS25 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Tough-3000 and the FS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and FS25.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Tough-3000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.