Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax E70

Let's look more closely at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Pentax E70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was launched 13 months later than the E70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers outer dimensions 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 Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Pentax E70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the E70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and E70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus Tough-3000 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Tough-3000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.