Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus Tough-3000, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was launched 5 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up against the Tough-3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP80 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the Tough-3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and Tough-3000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and Tough-3000.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP80 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.