Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS7

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the ZS7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 against the ZS7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and ZS7.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind in sensor technology.