Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax S1
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax S1 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
- Other Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Pentax S1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Tough-3000 was released 13 months before the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Tough-3000 scores against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Pentax S1
| Tough-3000 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| S1 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax S1
| Tough-3000 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 has outside 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 Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Tough-3000 and the S1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and S1.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax S1 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Alternate name | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2011-03-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" 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 | - | 260 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| 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 | $174 |