FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-3

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

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.

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

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.