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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TG-810 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 7 months before the TG-810 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the TG-810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus TG-810

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 TG-810 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-810

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TG-810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-810 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the TG-810.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-810 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-810.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
31
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography information
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-810
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXROlympus TG-810
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Olympus TG-810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $430 $428