Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-3

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 3 years prior to the TG-3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the TG-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-3.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.