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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XP70 versus Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 2 months earlier than the TG-3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades vs the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm XP70 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm XP70

 TG-3 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm XP70 TG-3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2014Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the TG-3.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and TG-3.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography information
Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography details
65
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
better than average battery power (330 shots)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
56
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
34
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competition (247g)
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $199 $350