FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-4

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was released 4 years before the TG-3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JZ500 matches up against the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus TG-3
JZ500 | TG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the FujiFilm JZ500
TG-3 | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 46 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-3
JZ500 | TG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers exterior 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) while the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 and the TG-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and TG-3.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Also called | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) |
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 All around 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 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $350 |