Clicky

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 4 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores vs the TG-1 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm XP50 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Fujifilm XP50

 TG-1 iHS Fujifilm XP50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm XP50 TG-1 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 has outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the TG-1 iHS.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP50 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 220 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $399