Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic LX100

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic LX100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly similar but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Tough-3000 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the LX100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Tough-3000 matches up versus the LX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 has outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 and the LX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and LX100 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and LX100.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic LX100 will offer more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.