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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 3 years before the TG-1 iHS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JZ300 scores against the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 JZ300 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TG-1 iHS JZ300 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2010Fresher by 27 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 JZ300 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
61
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $399