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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX355
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was brought out 7 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the JX350 grades against the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Olympus TG-5

 JX350 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the FujiFilm JX350

 TG-5 JX350 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2011More modern by 77 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus TG-5

 JX350 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX350 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX350 versus Olympus TG-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the JX350 against the TG-5.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and TG-5 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and TG-5.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm JX350 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX350
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
55
lighter than average (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
31
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average (130g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
good battery pack (340 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (340 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus TG-5
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Olympus Tough TG-5
Alternate name FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
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 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 180 photographs 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A 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 price $200 $449