Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax RZ18 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
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2011
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Following is a extended review of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax RZ18, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Tough-3000 was introduced 20 months earlier than the RZ18 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Pentax RZ18
| Tough-3000 | RZ18 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| RZ18 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax RZ18
| Tough-3000 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 features outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the RZ18.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and RZ18 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and RZ18.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Alternative name | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| 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 | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $0 | $210 |