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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FX75, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was manufactured 4 months prior to the FX75 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the FX75 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic FX75

 Tough-3000 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 FX75 Tough-3000 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FX75

 Tough-3000 FX75 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got outer 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) and the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the FX75.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and FX75 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and FX75.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FX75 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography details
61
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
offers touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Alternative name mju Tough 3000 Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.35 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $139