Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Olympus TG-610, both Waterproof cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The Tough-3000 was launched 12 months prior to the TG-610 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Tough-3000 scores against the TG-610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus TG-610
Tough-3000 | TG-610 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus Tough-3000
TG-610 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-610
Tough-3000 | TG-610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the TG-610.
![Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-vs-Olympus-TG-610-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and TG-610 is 94 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-vs-Olympus-TG-610-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and TG-610.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-610 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-vs-Olympus-TG-610-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-vs-Olympus-TG-610-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Olympus TG-610 |
Also called | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 210 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $223 |