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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 12 months before the FH5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Tough-3000 grades against the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus Tough-3000

		

		

			
 FH5 Tough-3000 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 Tough-3000 FH5 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the FH5.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and FH5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
34
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 lighter than competitors (121g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
36
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography features
61
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competitors (121 grams)
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography details
35
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
28
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone support
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (121g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Otherwise known as mju Tough 3000 Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
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
Cost at launch $0 $169