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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus Tough-3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was manufactured 5 months prior to the Tough-3000 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-4000 grades versus the Tough-3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 FE-4000 Tough-3000 

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus FE-4000

 Tough-3000 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus Tough-3000

 FE-4000 Tough-3000 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FE-4000 against the Tough-3000.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and Tough-3000.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Olympus Tough-3000
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (136g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Olympus Tough-3000
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (136g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4000 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also referred to as X-925 mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $0