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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Tough-3000 was released at a similar time to the FH3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic FH3

 Tough-3000 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 FH3 Tough-3000 

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH3

 Tough-3000 FH3 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Tough-3000 against the FH3.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and FH3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH3 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography information
Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called mju Tough 3000 Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
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/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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
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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $160