Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FZ35

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FZ35, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 6 months earlier than the FZ35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Tough-3000 scores vs the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys external 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 FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 against the FZ35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and FZ35 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and FZ35.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.