Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GM5

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GM5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Tough-3000 was revealed 5 years earlier than the GM5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the GM5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 features external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the GM5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and GM5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and GM5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Tough-3000 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GM5 will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.