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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Tough-3000 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus Tough-3000

 TG-1 iHS Tough-3000 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 28 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Tough-3000 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 comes with exterior measurements 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-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and TG-1 iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
61
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
36
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Also referred to as mju Tough 3000 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $399