Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-3
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Released April 2013
- Older Model is Fujifilm X10
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
(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
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
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Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and TG-3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X20 was launched 11 months before the TG-3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus TG-3
| Fujifilm X20 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm X20
| TG-3 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 |  | April 2013 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-3
| Fujifilm X20 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has proportions 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 X20 vs Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the TG-3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and TG-3 is 83 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and TG-3.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-3 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
| Fujifilm X20 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm X20 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2013-04-29 | 2014-03-31 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR Processor II | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 85 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/1000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 353 gr (0.78 pounds) | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 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 | 270 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-50 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $500 | $350 |