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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P3
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was revealed 4 months after the Tough-3000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-P2 scores versus the Tough-3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 E-P2 Tough-3000 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus E-P2

 Tough-3000 E-P2 

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus Tough-3000

 E-P2 Tough-3000 
RevealedApril 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 provides outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus Tough-3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P2 compared to the Tough-3000.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and Tough-3000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and Tough-3000.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
has no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography info
43
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging features
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging features
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Olympus PEN E-P2Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Alternative name - mju Tough 3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2010-04-22 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $799 $0