FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was brought out 4 years before the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JX350 scores versus the TG-850 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX350 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX350 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the JX350 against the TG-850 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and TG-850 iHS.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older JX350 is going to be behind in sensor technology.