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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP90
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 XP80 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was released 10 months later than the TG-3 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades against the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm XP80 TG-3 
RevealedJanuary 2015March 2014More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm XP80

 TG-3 Fujifilm XP80 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm XP80 TG-3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the TG-3.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and TG-3.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XP80 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (330 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
65
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP80
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
34
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm XP80Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm XP80 Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-14 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch price $149 $350