FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
JV100 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the FujiFilm JV100
TG-2 iHS | JV100 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 41 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
JV100 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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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 |