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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was released 5 months before the TG-2 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades versus the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display resolution610k460kSharper display (+150k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR TG-2 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the TG-2 iHS.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and TG-2 iHS is 59 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and TG-2 iHS.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
27
 provides face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
55
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 heavier than competitors (687 grams)
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
55
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (600 per charge)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 lacks phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery life (350 CIPA)
 max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
53
 great battery pack (600 CIPA)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (687g)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
 good battery life (350 per charge)
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
53
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (600 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
46
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 good battery life (350 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
25
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic port
 heavier than competitors (687 grams)
36
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2013-06-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $380