Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-320. The complete galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus TG-320
Tough-3000 | TG-320 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus Tough-3000
TG-320 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-320
Tough-3000 | TG-320 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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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 |