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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm T500 TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm T500

 TG-820 iHS Fujifilm T500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm T500 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
58
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (136g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus TG-820 iHS
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