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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Olympus TG-610
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus TG-610

 JZ300 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TG-610 JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-610

 JZ300 TG-610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-610
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus TG-610
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