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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 3 years before the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm JZ100 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 TG-850 iHS Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm JZ100 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the TG-850 iHS.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and TG-850 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (129g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
good battery life (330 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
49
rather wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
33
rather wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 330 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $190 $250