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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic F5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 4 years prior to the F5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the F5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic F5

 Tough-3000 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 F5 Tough-3000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic F5

 Tough-3000 F5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the F5.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and F5.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic F5 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Panasonic F5
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography information
Panasonic F5 Travel photography information
61
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography factors
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Alternative name mju Tough 3000 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $100