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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was brought out 3 years before the TG-3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores against the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm XP150 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm XP150

 TG-3 Fujifilm XP150 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2012Fresher by 27 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm XP150 TG-3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the TG-3.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and TG-3.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
29
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
74
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
56
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail cost $260 $350