FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Launched February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Released January 2011

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was manufactured 11 months before the TG-610 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the JZ300 matches up versus the TG-610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Olympus TG-610. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus TG-610
JZ300 | TG-610 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the FujiFilm JZ300
TG-610 | JZ300 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-610
JZ300 | TG-610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 against the TG-610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and TG-610 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and TG-610.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Olympus TG-610 |
Also Known as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 210 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $180 | $223 |