Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was released 22 months prior to the TG-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up vs the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the TG-2 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.