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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus XZ-10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was launched 4 years prior to the XZ-10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus XZ-10

 Tough-3000 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 XZ-10 Tough-3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus XZ-10

 Tough-3000 XZ-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 against the XZ-10.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and XZ-10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and XZ-10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography advice
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography info
61
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (221g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography details
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
35
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Otherwise known as mju Tough 3000 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $428