Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS25
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS25 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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS25, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Tough-3000 was brought out 12 months after the FS25 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic FS25
Tough-3000 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus Tough-3000
FS25 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FS25
Tough-3000 | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Tough-3000 and the FS25.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and FS25.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Tough-3000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $230 |