Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15 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
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic FS15
Tough-3000 | FS15 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus Tough-3000
FS15 | Tough-3000 |
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Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FS15
Tough-3000 | FS15 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and FS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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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 |