Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS15, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Tough-3000 was announced 3 years before the ZS15 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Tough-3000 matches up versus the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 comes with outside 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) and the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the ZS15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.