Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic SZ5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic SZ5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was introduced 3 years before the SZ5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides 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) and the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Tough-3000 against the SZ5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and SZ5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and SZ5.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ5 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.