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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 11 months before the TG-310 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the JZ300 scores against the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus TG-310

 JZ300 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TG-310 JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-310

 JZ300 TG-310 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the TG-310.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and TG-310 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and TG-310.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-310 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-310
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus TG-310
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus TG-310
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $0