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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 4 years earlier than the TG-4 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades vs the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm JZ100 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 TG-4 Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2012More recent by 39 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm JZ100 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides outside 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) while the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the TG-4.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and TG-4.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
62
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus TG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2015-04-13
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 - 380 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $190 $379