Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 3000

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-620 UZ was announced 2 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the Tough-3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus Tough-3000
SP-620 UZ | Tough-3000 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
Tough-3000 | SP-620 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus Tough-3000
SP-620 UZ | Tough-3000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 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 SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the Tough-3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and Tough-3000 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and Tough-3000.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 3000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 pounds) | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 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 | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $199 | $0 |