Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 11 months before the TG-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the TG-2 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and TG-2 iHS is 83 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The older Fujifilm X10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.