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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 6 years later than the TG-820 iHS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores vs the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm X-T3 TG-820 iHS 
RevealedSeptember 2018February 2012Fresher by 81 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1030kClearer display (+10k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm X-T3

 TG-820 iHS Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm X-T3 TG-820 iHS 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T3 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 against the TG-820 iHS.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and TG-820 iHS is 71 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and TG-820 iHS.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will produce greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
27
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography details
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography features
74
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
59
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (220 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
34
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Fujifilm X-T3Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2018-09-06 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539g (1.19 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 390 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $1,500 $500