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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was unveiled very close to the TG-820 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TG-820 iHS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 TG-820 iHS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Screen resolution1030k460kCrisper screen (+570k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TG-820 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the TG-820 iHS.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
26
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXROlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 220 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $500