Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS5
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS5 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched July 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Older Model is Panasonic TS4
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Below, we will be comparing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Tough-3000 grades against the TS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic TS5
| Tough-3000 | TS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| TS5 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic TS5
| Tough-3000 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides exterior 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 TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the TS5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and TS5.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS5 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
| Otherwise known as | mju Tough 3000 | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2013-07-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 370 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | DMW-BCM13 |
| 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 | One | One |
| Retail cost | $0 | $350 |