• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Olympus Tough-8000 advantages over Panasonic DMC-ZS3

  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • More pixels
    12.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Panasonic DMC-ZS3 advantages over Olympus Tough-8000

  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 102 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Olympus Tough-8000

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Olympus 1030 SW

Olympus Tough-8000
Olympus 1030 SW
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Olympus 1030 SW

Panasonic DMC-ZS3
Olympus 1030 SW
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS3 vs Olympus 1030 SW

Compared to Olympus Tough-6000

Olympus Tough-8000
Olympus Tough-6000
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Olympus Tough-6000

Panasonic DMC-ZS3
Olympus Tough-6000
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS3 vs Olympus Tough-6000

Compared to Sony DSC-G3

Olympus Tough-8000
Sony DSC-G3
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Sony DSC-G3

Panasonic DMC-ZS3
Sony DSC-G3
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS3 vs Sony DSC-G3

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS1S

Olympus Tough-8000
Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS1S

Panasonic DMC-ZS3
Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS3 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS1S

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Olympus Tough-8000
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Panasonic DMC-ZS3
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS3 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Compare Other Cameras?