• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 175.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 21.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Z800EXR advantages over Olympus TG-850

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.60 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    175 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    158g vs 218g
    Lighter weight

Olympus TG-850 advantages over Fujifilm Z800EXR

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    21 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 1.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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 Z700EXR

Fujifilm Z800EXR
Fujifilm Z700EXR
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch

Compare Fujifilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm Z700EXR

Olympus TG-850
Fujifilm Z700EXR
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-850 vs Fujifilm Z700EXR

Compared to Fujifilm XP10

Fujifilm Z800EXR
Fujifilm XP10
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter

Compare Fujifilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XP10

Olympus TG-850
Fujifilm XP10
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus TG-850 vs Fujifilm XP10

Compared to Fujifilm Z900EXR

Fujifilm Z800EXR
Fujifilm Z900EXR
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Olympus TG-850
Fujifilm Z900EXR
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus TG-850 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Compared to Olympus TG-860

Fujifilm Z800EXR
Olympus TG-860
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm Z800EXR vs Olympus TG-860

Olympus TG-850
Olympus TG-860
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Olympus TG-850 vs Olympus TG-860

Compared to Olympus TG-870

Fujifilm Z800EXR
Olympus TG-870
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm Z800EXR vs Olympus TG-870

Olympus TG-850
Olympus TG-870
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS

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