Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 9 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the TG-1 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.