Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic G85

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic G85, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Tough-3000 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the G85 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the G85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the G85.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and G85 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and G85.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Tough-3000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G85 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.