Clicky

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

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").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm T500 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm T500

 TG-3 Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2013Newer by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm T500 TG-3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (330 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography information
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
74
good battery power (330 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
56
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus Tough TG-3
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