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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP30
Olympus TG-3
(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
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was revealed 5 years prior to the TG-3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the XP10 scores versus the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Olympus TG-3

 XP10 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the FujiFilm XP10

 TG-3 XP10 
IntroducedMarch 2014February 2010More modern by 50 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus TG-3

 XP10 TG-3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the XP10 versus the TG-3.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and TG-3.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged XP10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Street photography highlights
60
weather sealing
lighter than average (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography factors
30
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography details
60
lighter than average (135 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
74
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography highlights
27
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
56
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus TG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Olympus Tough TG-3
Also called as FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Price at release $175 $350