Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus TG-3

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and TG-3 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 20 months prior to the TG-3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the TG-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and TG-3 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and TG-3.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-3 will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.