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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was revealed 5 years earlier than the TG-3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up against the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm JV150 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm JV150

 TG-3 Fujifilm JV150 
IntroducedMarch 2014February 2010Newer by 50 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm JV150 TG-3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JV150 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 versus the TG-3.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and TG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and TG-3.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-3 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography information
Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JV150
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (330 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JV150
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
62
lighter than competition (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
56
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 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 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $350