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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 5 months prior to the TG-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the TG-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm T550 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm T550

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm T550 
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm T550 TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the TG-2 iHS.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competition (136 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
48
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
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 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $160 $380