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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010, both Waterproof cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was introduced 6 months after the 6010 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the 6010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus 6010

 Tough-3000 6010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 6010 Tough-3000 

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus 6010

 Tough-3000 6010 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 has external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the 6010.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and 6010 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and 6010.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Sports photography with Olympus 6010
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography factors
Olympus 6010 Travel photography factors
61
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging features
Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus 6010
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also Known as mju Tough 3000 mju Tough 6010
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 - LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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