Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 13 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the TG-820 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-820 iHS is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.