Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 18 months before the TG-2 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the TG-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
Fujifilm JX550 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm JX550
TG-2 iHS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
Fujifilm JX550 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and TG-2 iHS.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $380 |