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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 7 months after the TG-2 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades versus the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm XP70 TG-2 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2013More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm XP70

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm XP70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k460kCrisper display (+150k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm XP70 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 has outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the TG-2 iHS.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and TG-2 iHS.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP70 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
65
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
34
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S Li-90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $380