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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 XF1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 8 months after the TG-820 iHS so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm XF1 TG-820 iHS 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2012Newer by 8 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm XF1

 TG-820 iHS Fujifilm XF1 
Display resolution1030k460kSharper display (+570k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm XF1 TG-820 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and TG-820 iHS is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
42
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
26
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (255 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (255g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
58
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (255g)
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Fujifilm XF1Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm XF1 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-17 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,030k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $500