Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 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
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013
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 monthThe 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.
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
Fujifilm T500 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm T500
TG-2 iHS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
Fujifilm T500 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | June 2013 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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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 |