Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm XP130 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was launched 4 years later than the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores vs the TG-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP130 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP130 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP130 and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP130 and TG-2 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP130 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP130 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.