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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TG-850 iHS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 TG-850 iHS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the TG-850 iHS.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TG-850 iHS.

As you can see, both cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery pack (330 shots)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
50
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging details
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
33
fairly wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXROlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $250