Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-3

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TG-3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the TG-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and TG-3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-3 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.