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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX355
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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm JX350 versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was released 4 years earlier than the TG-3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the JX350 matches up versus the TG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Olympus TG-3

 JX350 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the FujiFilm JX350

 TG-3 JX350 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2011Newer by 39 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus TG-3

 JX350 TG-3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the JX350 against the TG-3.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and TG-3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged JX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography info
Olympus TG-3 Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography factors
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (330 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
65
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus TG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Olympus Tough TG-3
Also called FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 life 180 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $350