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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 3000
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was announced 6 months later than the Tough-3000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-FH100 grades versus the Tough-3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 EX-FH100 Tough-3000 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Casio EX-FH100

 Tough-3000 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus Tough-3000

 EX-FH100 Tough-3000 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH100 and the Tough-3000.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and Tough-3000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and Tough-3000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus Tough-3000 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
56
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging features
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging features
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also Known as - mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 7cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $0