Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X30 and 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 X30 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 15 months later than the TG-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 has got physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the TG-2 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and TG-2 iHS is 80 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The newer Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.