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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JX370 versus Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 6 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm JX370 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm JX370

 TG-5 Fujifilm JX370 
LaunchedMay 2017August 2011More modern by 70 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm JX370 TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX370 versus Olympus TG-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the TG-5.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and TG-5 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and TG-5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX370 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
55
lighter than average (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than average (124g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
68
good battery (340 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
32
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (190 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-11 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $159 $449