Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
- Revealed August 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Tough-3000 was revealed 7 months before the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Tough-3000 matches up versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
| Tough-3000 | GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Olympus Tough-3000
| GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 | January 2010 | Newer by 7 months | |
| Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
| Tough-3000 | GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 comes with 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) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).
Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Tough-3000 against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 94 and 85 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus Tough-3000 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC |
| Also referred to as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-08-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 pounds) | 367g (0.81 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") |
| 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 | - | 440 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $147 |