Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JV150 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was launched 5 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JV150 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JV150 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 against the TG-850 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and TG-850 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.