Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-860

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Olympus TG-860, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was released 6 years before the TG-860 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JV150 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades versus the TG-860 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JV150 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JV150 versus Olympus TG-860 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 against the TG-860.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and TG-860.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-860 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.