FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-5
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2017
- Superseded the Olympus TG-4
- New Model is Olympus TG-6
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe JX300 was released 7 years before the TG-5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the JX300 scores against the TG-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus TG-5
JX300 | TG-5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the FujiFilm JX300
TG-5 | JX300 | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | January 2011 | Fresher by 77 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-5
JX300 | TG-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the JX300 compared to the TG-5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and TG-5 is 95 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and TG-5.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm JX300 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JX305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2017-05-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VIII |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | 180 images | 340 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $110 | $449 |