FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was announced 4 years prior to the TG-830 iHS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the F70EXR scores against the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the F70EXR vs the TG-830 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.