Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS45

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic ZS45, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was announced 6 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the ZS45.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and ZS45.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.