Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FZ47

Let's look closer at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic FZ47, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was unveiled 18 months prior to the FZ47 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Tough-3000 scores against the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The full galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about 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") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the FZ47.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and FZ47 is 94 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and FZ47.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.