Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was released 8 months after the HZ10W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Tough-3000 scores against the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got exterior 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 Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the HZ10W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus Tough-3000 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Tough-3000 provides a benefit in sensor technology.