Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic ZS8, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 18 months prior to the ZS8 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Tough-3000 and the ZS8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and ZS8.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.