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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH22, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Tough-3000 was introduced at a similar time to the FH22 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the FH22 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic FH22

 Tough-3000 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 FH22 Tough-3000 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH22

 Tough-3000 FH22 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 has physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the FH22.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and FH22.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography factors
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called mju Tough 3000 Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum 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 detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $200