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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ300 was released 5 years before the TG-3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the JZ300 grades against the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus TG-3

 JZ300 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TG-3 JZ300 
ReleasedMarch 2014February 2010Fresher by 50 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-3

 JZ300 TG-3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers exterior dimensions 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-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the TG-3.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and TG-3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Olympus TG-3
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
56
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus Tough TG-3
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-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 - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 - 330 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $350