- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Olympus Tough-3000 Review.
- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic DMC-S3 Review.
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | Tough-3000 | DMC-S3 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | mju Tough-8000 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $229.99 | $129.95 |
| Street Price: | $140.49 | |
| Date Available: | 2010-02-15 | 2011-03-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
4.4 oz
(125 g)
includes batteries |
4.1 oz
(117 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.8 x
2.6 x
0.9 in. (96 x 65 x 23 mm) |
3.9 x
2.3 x
0.8 in. (99 x 59 x 21 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.33 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.55 microns | 1.42 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9) |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 2.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1280x720 (?) |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 | QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Olympus lens, 10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 2 Aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lenses | LEICA DC VARIO, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 Aspherical |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 102mm | 28 - 112mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 18.2mm | 5 - 20mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.60x | 4.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.1 (tele) - ??? | f/3.1 - 9.0 (wide) / f/6.5 - 20.0 (tele) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
2 -
50 cm 0.8 - 19.7 in |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 5x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | CCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking | Contrast Detection: Face / 11 pt / 1pt |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, High Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Intelligent ISO; 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity Mode (1600-6400) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3 | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/1600 - 8 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected) | Intelligent Multiple |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Intelligent Auto, Panorama, Beauty Mode, Magic Filter, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT SCENE. 4. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 5. SPORT, 6. INDOOR, 7. CANDLE, 8. SELF PORTRAIT, 9. SUNSET, 10. FIREWORKS, 11. CUISINE, 12. DOCUMENTS, 13. BEACH & SNOW, 14. UNDERWATER SNAPSHOT, 15. SNOW) | Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Baby, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Fireworks, Beach, Snow |
| Self Timer: | 12 or 2 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) � 13.1ft (4.0m) at ISO 800 Tele: 1.0ft (0.3m) � 8.9ft (2.7m) at ISO 800 | 0.4 - 3.3m (Wide/I.ISO), 1.0 - 1.6m (Tele/I.ISO) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 | QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Included Memory: | 632.0 MB | 70.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | built-in memory |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output) | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.0 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 160 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LI-42B | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 3.6V, 660mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS [ib] Software | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 Edition, QuickTime, Adobe Reader |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000PRO/XP/VISTA/7, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization, Tap Control, Intelligent Auto, In-Camera Panorama, 720p HD movies, HDMI output. Shockproof:MIL-STD-810F Shock Equivalent (5ft/1.5m); Waterproof: Equivalent to IEC60529 IPX8/JISC0920 (10ft/3m);Freezeproof: MIL-STD-810F Low Temp Equivalent (-10oC/14oF); Dustproof: Equivalent to IEC60529 IP6X/JISC0920. Available in Oxide Red, Turquoise Blue, Hot Pink and Emerald Green. | MEGA O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent ISO, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector. Available in blue, red, black and violet. |
