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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced 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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm JZ200 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm JZ200

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm JZ200 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm JZ200 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 provides external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JZ200 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
68
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 230g (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 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 photos
Battery form - 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $380