Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 2 years later than the TG-820 iHS and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 offers external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions 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 X30 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the TG-820 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and TG-820 iHS is 80 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The newer Fujifilm X30 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.