Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was brought out 3 years before the TG-820 iHS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades against the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F200EXR provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.