Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GF6

Here, we are comparing the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic GF6, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Tough-3000 was revealed 4 years before the GF6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Tough-3000 scores against the GF6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic GF6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the GF6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and GF6 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and GF6.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.