Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 3 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the TG-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the TG-2 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-2 iHS.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.