FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

The F300EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the F300EXR grades versus the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
F300EXR | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the FujiFilm F300EXR
TG-2 iHS | F300EXR | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+150k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus TG-2 iHS
F300EXR | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR features outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR vs the TG-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and TG-2 iHS.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The F300EXR has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Alternative name | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2013-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 610k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 350 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $280 | $380 |