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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F85EXR
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and TG-3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was manufactured 4 years before the TG-3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the F80EXR scores versus the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Olympus TG-3

 F80EXR TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 TG-3 F80EXR 
ReleasedMarch 2014June 2010More recent by 46 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus TG-3

 F80EXR TG-3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR versus the TG-3.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and TG-3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-3 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography information
Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (210g)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (330 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (210 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
good battery power (330 per charge)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (247g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
38
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
56
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (210g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than average (247g)
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus TG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXROlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Olympus Tough TG-3
Alternate name FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $350