Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was released 12 months after the TG-820 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
Fujifilm T500 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm T500
TG-820 iHS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
Fujifilm T500 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 has outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and TG-820 iHS.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,030 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 220 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $500 |