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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2012
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 F660EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and TG-3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was announced 3 years before the TG-3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades versus the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm F660EXR TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 TG-3 Fujifilm F660EXR 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2012More modern by 27 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm F660EXR TG-3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR has got external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the TG-3.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and TG-3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F660EXR uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F660EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (217 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography features
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
53
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (330 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (217g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery power (330 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography details
45
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
56
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (217 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXROlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 Yes BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217g (0.48 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 300 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $350