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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH25 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 FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic FH25, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was released 12 months before the FH25 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic FH25

 Tough-3000 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 FH25 Tough-3000 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH25

 Tough-3000 FH25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 features 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) and the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 and the FH25.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and FH25.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
61
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called mju Tough 3000 Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine VI
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
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 range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (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
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $180