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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 3000
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 7000 vs Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was released 12 months prior to the Tough-3000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 7000 grades against the Tough-3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 7000 Tough-3000 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus 7000

 Tough-3000 7000 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus Tough-3000

 7000 Tough-3000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 features external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 7000 against the Tough-3000.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and Tough-3000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and Tough-3000.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older 7000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography details
56
built-in flash
long reach (260mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography advice
32
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging information
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Alternative name mju 7000 mju Tough 3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 50 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 172 grams (0.38 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $0