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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Announced May 2012
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 4 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm S8100fd TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 TG-1 iHS Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm S8100fd TG-1 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the TG-1 iHS.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-1 iHS is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-1 iHS to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
32
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
53
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
35
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging highlights
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $399