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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and TG-5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was brought out 7 years earlier than the TG-5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the F300EXR matches up versus the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus TG-5

 F300EXR TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 TG-5 F300EXR 
IntroducedMay 2017July 2010Newer by 83 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus TG-5

 F300EXR TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR and the TG-5.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and TG-5.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The F300EXR includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
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lighter than average (215 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
better than average battery power (340 shots)
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging features
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus TG-5
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus Tough TG-5
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-07-21 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 life - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $449