Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we are looking at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FZ28, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was unveiled 12 months after the FZ28 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the FZ28.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and FZ28.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus Tough-3000 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Tough-3000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.