FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 | February 2010 | Fresher by 50 months | |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-3
| JZ300 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | 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).
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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Olympus 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 |