Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was unveiled 9 months before the TG-1 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up against the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys exterior 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-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the TG-1 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and TG-1 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.