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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XQ2
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-870
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus TG-860, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and TG-860 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was released 14 months before the TG-860 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores vs the TG-860 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Olympus TG-860

 Fujifilm XQ1 TG-860 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 TG-860 Fujifilm XQ1 
RevealedFebruary 2015November 2013Fresher by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus TG-860

 Fujifilm XQ1 TG-860 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus TG-860 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the TG-860.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TG-860 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and TG-860.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-860 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XQ1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-860 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competitors (206 grams)
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (240 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography info
64
great battery life (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (206g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
really wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (206 grams)
33
really wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus TG-860
 Fujifilm XQ1Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2013-11-26 2015-02-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 224 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-48 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $279