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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched May 2012
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was announced 21 months later than the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm XP70 TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2012More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Fujifilm XP70

 TG-1 iHS Fujifilm XP70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k460kClearer screen (+150k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm XP70 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP70 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the TG-1 iHS.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and TG-1 iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP70 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
65
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery power (350 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S LI90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $399