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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Introduced May 2012
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 9 months after the TG-1 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm T500 TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Fujifilm T500

 TG-1 iHS Fujifilm T500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm T500 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the TG-1 iHS.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm T500 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography highlights
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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 3440 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $399