Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6
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![Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000/Olympus-Tough-3000-front.jpg)
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 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
- Released 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
- Introduced January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The Tough-3000 was announced 6 years prior to the TS6 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic TS6
Tough-3000 | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus Tough-3000
TS6 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 60 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic TS6
Tough-3000 | TS6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Tough-3000 against the TS6.
![Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and TS6.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 3000 | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2015-01-06 |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Physical 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 All around 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 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $300 |