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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was unveiled 6 years prior to the TG-5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm JZ200 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 TG-5 Fujifilm JZ200 
RevealedMay 2017January 2012Fresher by 65 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm JZ200 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and the TG-5.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and TG-5 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and TG-5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography info
Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (135g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
better than average battery power (340 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (250 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (250g)
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $449