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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic FS15, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was unveiled 12 months after the FS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the FS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic FS15

 Tough-3000 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 FS15 Tough-3000 

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FS15

 Tough-3000 FS15 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the FS15.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and FS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and FS15.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Tough-3000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
61
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography highlights
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Also Known as mju Tough 3000 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2009-01-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $180