Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH8
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Below, we will be comparing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH8, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Tough-3000 was announced 24 months before the FH8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic FH8
| Tough-3000 | FH8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| FH8 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FH8
| Tough-3000 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got 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) and the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Tough-3000 against the FH8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and FH8.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
| Also Known as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16MP |
| 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 images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 lb) | 123g (0.27 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $0 | $149 |
