Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(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 - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Released May 2012

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 4 months prior to the TG-1 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the TG-1 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
Fujifilm JX550 | TG-1 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Fujifilm JX550
TG-1 iHS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
Fujifilm JX550 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2012 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-1 iHS.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2012-05-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $200 | $399 |