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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Launched May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 8 years prior to the TG-5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 TG-5 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
LaunchedMay 2017July 2009Fresher by 95 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and the TG-5.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and TG-5 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and TG-5.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-5 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
45
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (260 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
48
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (260g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
good battery power (340 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
26
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (260g)
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor RP (Real Photo) 3D 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260g (0.57 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 - 340 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $900 $449