• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm JZ300 advantages over Olympus TG-310

  • More telephoto lens reach
    280 mm vs 102 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.7 fps vs 0.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus TG-310 advantages over Fujifilm JZ300

  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    200 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 9000

Fujifilm JZ300
Olympus 9000
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Fujifilm JZ300 vs Olympus 9000

Olympus TG-310
Olympus 9000
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus 9000

Compared to Fujifilm JZ500

Fujifilm JZ300
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JZ500

Olympus TG-310
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus TG-310 vs Fujifilm JZ500

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS10

Fujifilm JZ300
Panasonic DMC-TS10
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm JZ300 vs Panasonic DMC-TS10

Olympus TG-310
Panasonic DMC-TS10
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Fujifilm T200

Fujifilm JZ300
Fujifilm T200
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Fujifilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm T200

Olympus TG-310
Fujifilm T200
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus TG-310 vs Fujifilm T200

Compared to Olympus TG-320

Fujifilm JZ300
Olympus TG-320
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-320

Olympus TG-310
Olympus TG-320
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

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