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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus TG-1 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 - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 4 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up against the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm JZ100 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 TG-1 iHS Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm JZ100 TG-1 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 features external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS 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 differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
68
lighter than competition (129g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
great battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 230 grams (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 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $190 $399