Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus Tough-3000
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced November 2011
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PM2
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PM1 was launched 23 months after the Tough-3000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-PM1 matches up versus the Tough-3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus Tough-3000
E-PM1 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 23 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus E-PM1
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus Tough-3000
E-PM1 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the Tough-3000.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and Tough-3000 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and Tough-3000.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger E-PM1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 3000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-11-23 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265g (0.58 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $499 | $0 |