Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm XP120 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was brought out 4 years after the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up against the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the TG-1 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP120 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 should have an edge in sensor technology.