Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh G700SE

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was launched 9 months before the G700SE so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides physical 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) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Tough-3000 against the G700SE.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and G700SE.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.