• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1056.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S8400W advantages over Olympus TG-5

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,056 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Olympus TG-5 advantages over Fujifilm S8400W

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    31 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    7 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    250g vs 670g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    21 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S8300

Fujifilm S8400W
Fujifilm S8300
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8300

Olympus TG-5
Fujifilm S8300
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-5 vs Fujifilm S8300

Compared to Fujifilm S8200

Fujifilm S8400W
Fujifilm S8200
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8200

Olympus TG-5
Fujifilm S8200
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-5 vs Fujifilm S8200

Compared to Fujifilm S9200

Fujifilm S8400W
Fujifilm S9200
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9200

Olympus TG-5
Fujifilm S9200
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-5 vs Fujifilm S9200

Compared to Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Fujifilm S8400W
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Olympus TG-5
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster shutter

Compare Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Compared to Olympus TG-6

Fujifilm S8400W
Olympus TG-6
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Waterproof

Compare Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus TG-6

Olympus TG-5
Olympus TG-6
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6

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