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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was brought out within a month of the TG-820 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up against the TG-820 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm XP150 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm XP150

 TG-820 iHS Fujifilm XP150 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm XP150 TG-820 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the TG-820 iHS.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and TG-820 iHS is 92 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP150 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography advice
67
weather proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP150
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 300 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $500