Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
- Updated by Panasonic ZS50
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic ZS45, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Panasonic ZS45
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus Tough-3000
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2010 | More recent by 60 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Panasonic ZS45
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the ZS45.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and ZS45.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called as | mju Tough 3000 | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 350 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
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 |
Launch cost | $0 | $300 |