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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and TG-3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TG-3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the TG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TG-3 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

		

		

			
 TG-3 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2012Newer by 27 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TG-3 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the TG-3.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TG-3.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 has no RAW format
37
 good MP (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography details
Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 has no RAW format
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
 slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
65
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
 better than average battery life (330 shots)
 weather proofing
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than others in class (247g)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 big screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
56
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
35
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than others in class (247g)
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXROlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A 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 recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $350