Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Olympus TG-810. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus TG-810
Fujifilm F500 EXR | TG-810 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
TG-810 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-810
Fujifilm F500 EXR | TG-810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Olympus TG-810 | |
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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 |