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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV105
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
  • Introduced June 2013
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was announced 4 years prior to the TG-2 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JV100 matches up vs the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 JV100 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the FujiFilm JV100

 TG-2 iHS JV100 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 41 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 JV100 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 offers external 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) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the JV100 and the TG-2 iHS.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and TG-2 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and TG-2 iHS.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged JV100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (126 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
56
lighter than average (126 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Also called as FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $99 $380