Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was revealed 18 months prior to the TG-2 iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up versus the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus the TG-2 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and TG-2 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F770EXR and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F770EXR will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F770EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.