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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP130
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 versus Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was launched 2 years later than the TG-3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up vs the TG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm XP120 TG-3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017March 2014More recent by 34 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm XP120

 TG-3 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm XP120 TG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP120 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP120 versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the TG-3.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-3.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP120 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (330 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (210 shots)
56
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (330 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than average (247 grams)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2017-01-05 2014-03-31
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $350