Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS1

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very comparable but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Tough-3000 was introduced 8 months after the ZS1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Tough-3000 scores vs the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. 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 ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Tough-3000 and the ZS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and ZS1.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus Tough-3000 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Tough-3000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.