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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(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
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Photography Glossary

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 12 months before the ZS10 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic ZS10

 Tough-3000 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 ZS10 Tough-3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic ZS10

 Tough-3000 ZS10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Tough-3000 against the ZS10.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (219g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (219g)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Otherwise known as mju Tough 3000 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 14 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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $350