FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the F70EXR (1/2") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was introduced 4 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the F70EXR grades against the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the F70EXR and the TG-2 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and TG-2 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F70EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.