Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FP2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Tough-3000 was launched within a month of the FP2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic FP2
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus Tough-3000
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Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FP2
| Tough-3000 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 against the FP2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and FP2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
| Also called as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | 159 gr (0.35 lb) | 151 gr (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $80 |