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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JV150 was announced 8 years earlier than the TG-5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm JV150 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm JV150

 TG-5 Fujifilm JV150 
RevealedMay 2017February 2010More modern by 88 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm JV150 TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JV150 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus TG-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 vs the TG-5.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and TG-5 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JV150 and TG-5.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JV150 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
has manual focus
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JV150
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JV150
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
25
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $449