Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GH2
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GH2 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
- Introduced March 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GH1
- Updated by Panasonic GH3
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Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic GH2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.
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Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the GH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic GH2
| Tough-3000 | GH2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| GH2 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic GH2
| Tough-3000 | GH2 |
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Compare the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic GH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the GH2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and GH2 is 94 and 70 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and GH2.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Tough-3000 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH2 will render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
| Also called | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-03-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 15.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 442 gr (0.97 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 60 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 655 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $1,000 |
