Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX850

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic GX850, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Tough-3000 was launched 8 years prior to the GX850 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the GX850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic GX850 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the GX850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and GX850 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and GX850.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Tough-3000 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX850 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.