Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic LF1

Lets look more closely at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic LF1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very well matched but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 4 years earlier than the LF1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 features outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the LF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and LF1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Tough-3000 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.