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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and TG-3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was brought out 5 years prior to the TG-3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the F70EXR matches up vs the TG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Olympus TG-3

 F70EXR TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 TG-3 F70EXR 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2009Fresher by 57 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus TG-3

 F70EXR TG-3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the F70EXR compared to the TG-3.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and TG-3.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-3 will show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older F70EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (330 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
good battery power (330 per charge)
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
31
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
56
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
28
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus TG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXROlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Olympus Tough TG-3
Alternate name FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-22 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic VII
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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $350