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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 6 years before the TG-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm Z30 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm Z30

 TG-3 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2009More modern by 62 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm Z30 TG-3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the TG-3.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (110g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
74
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
56
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-17 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 330 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $350