Clicky

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 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-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Fujifilm T500 was announced 5 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm T500 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm T500

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm T500 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm T500 TG-2 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 features exterior 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-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the TG-2 iHS.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 136 gr (0.30 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $380