Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax ist DL2

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Pentax ist DL2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Tough-3000 was announced 4 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Tough-3000 matches up versus the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 has 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) while the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 against the ist DL2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and ist DL2 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and ist DL2.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Tough-3000 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus Tough-3000 will offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Tough-3000 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.