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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 3000
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was launched 24 months before the TG-320 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the TG-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus Tough-3000

		

		

			
 TG-320 Tough-3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 Tough-3000 TG-320 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the TG-320.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and TG-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and TG-320.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
34
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 features face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
36
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
41
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
61
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 weather proof
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
35
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 bad battery pack (150 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
28
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic port
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone support
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Olympus TG-320
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Olympus TG-320
Also called as mju Tough 3000 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $0