Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Announced March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was released 14 months before the TG-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-3
Fujifilm T500 | TG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm T500
TG-3 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-3
Fujifilm T500 | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the TG-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and TG-3.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 330 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $350 |