FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JV105
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2014

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JV100 was introduced 5 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the JV100 matches up against the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
JV100 | TG-850 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the FujiFilm JV100
TG-850 iHS | JV100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 48 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
JV100 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the JV100 against the TG-850 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and TG-850 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and TG-850 iHS.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Alternative name | FinePix JV105 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4616 x 3464 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 1/2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 218g (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 | - | 330 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $99 | $250 |