FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the F70EXR (1/2") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The F70EXR was brought out 3 years prior to the TG-820 iHS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the F70EXR scores vs the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the F70EXR versus the TG-820 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.