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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was launched 4 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up vs the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm JV150 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm JV150

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm JV150 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm JV150 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JV150 features outside measurements 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-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and TG-2 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JV150 and TG-2 iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JV150 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (126g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
62
lighter than others (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
25
lighter than others (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $380