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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm JZ100 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm JZ100 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 features external measurements 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-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the TG-2 iHS.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JZ100 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
good battery power (350 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
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 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $190 $380