Fujifilm XP200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was released 14 months later than the TG-820 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades versus the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP200 enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and TG-820 iHS is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP200 and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP200 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP200 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.