Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85 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
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
- Launched April 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.
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The Tough-3000 was revealed 7 years before the GX85 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the GX85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic GX85
Tough-3000 | GX85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus Tough-3000
GX85 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Launched | April 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 76 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic GX85
Tough-3000 | GX85 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Tough-3000 and the GX85.
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Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and GX85 is 94 and 83 respectively.
![Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and GX85.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GX85 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Also called as | mju Tough 3000 | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2016-04-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 662 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $800 |