Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 2 years later than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades against the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XP80 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP80 features physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the TG-1 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP80 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP80 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.