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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV105
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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was launched 5 years earlier than the TG-3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the JV100 scores against the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus TG-3

 JV100 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the FujiFilm JV100

 TG-3 JV100 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2010More modern by 50 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus TG-3

 JV100 TG-3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 offers physical measurements 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 TG-3 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the JV100 vs the TG-3.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and TG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and TG-3.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography features
Olympus TG-3 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (330 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (126g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
good battery life (330 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
23
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
56
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average in class (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus TG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Olympus Tough TG-3
Also called FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $99 $350