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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 9 months before the TG-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the TG-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm XF1 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm XF1

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm XF1 
RevealedJune 2013September 2012Fresher by 9 months
Screen resolution610k460kCrisper screen (+150k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm XF1 TG-2 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the TG-2 iHS.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and TG-2 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and TG-2 iHS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm XF1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
42
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
61
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than others (255g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (255 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
great battery (350 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (255 grams)
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm XF1Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm XF1 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-09-17 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $380