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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV105
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JV100 versus Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was announced at a similar time to the Tough-3000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the JV100 grades vs the Tough-3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 JV100 Tough-3000 

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the FujiFilm JV100

 Tough-3000 JV100 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus Tough-3000

 JV100 Tough-3000 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JV100 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the JV100 compared to the Tough-3000.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and Tough-3000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and Tough-3000.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
55
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Olympus Tough-3000
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography highlights
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus Tough-3000
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also Known as FinePix JV105 mju Tough 3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $99 $0