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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus 8010, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Tough-3000 was manufactured at a similar time to the 8010 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus 8010

 Tough-3000 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 8010 Tough-3000 

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus 8010

 Tough-3000 8010 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides 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) whilst the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 and the 8010.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and 8010 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and 8010.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus 8010 to offer extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography highlights
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no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography factors
Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography features
Olympus 8010 Travel photography features
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proof
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography advice
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging advice
Olympus 8010 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (245g)
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also referred to as mju Tough 3000 mju Tough 8010
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $600