Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-850 iHS
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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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 |