Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GF5
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GF5 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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Released April 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GF3
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF6
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Below is a complete review of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GF5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the GF5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic GF5
| Tough-3000 | GF5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| GF5 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 27 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic GF5
| Tough-3000 | GF5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides physical 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 GF5 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 and the GF5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and GF5 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and GF5.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The Tough-3000 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The older Tough-3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
| Otherwise known as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-04-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 160 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) | 267 gr (0.59 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 573 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $600 |