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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm T300 versus Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T300 was manufactured 6 years prior to the TG-5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the T300 scores versus the TG-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus TG-5

 T300 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the FujiFilm T300

 TG-5 T300 
RevealedMay 2017July 2011More recent by 70 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-5

 T300 TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm T300 versus Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the T300 and the TG-5.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and TG-5.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm T300 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older T300 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography info
Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
36
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-5
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus Tough TG-5
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 180 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $449