Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-810

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TG-810 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 3 years later than the TG-810 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the TG-810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus TG-810. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the TG-810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and TG-810 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and TG-810.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-810 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.