Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was launched 4 years later than the TG-820 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores versus the TG-820 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP120 features outside measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 versus the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-820 iHS is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-820 iHS.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP120 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.