Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic S1 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
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic S1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Tough-3000 scores vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic S1
| Tough-3000 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| S1 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic S1
| Tough-3000 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Tough-3000 and the S1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and S1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
| Alternative name | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 grams (0.35 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $0 | $269 |