• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Tough-8000 advantages over Fujifilm JZ100

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos

Fujifilm JZ100 advantages over Olympus Tough-8000

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.9 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 102 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    129g vs 201g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 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
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 1030 SW

Olympus Tough-8000
Olympus 1030 SW
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Olympus 1030 SW

Fujifilm JZ100
Olympus 1030 SW
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 1030 SW

Compared to Olympus Tough-6000

Olympus Tough-8000
Olympus Tough-6000
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Olympus Tough-6000

Fujifilm JZ100
Olympus Tough-6000
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus Tough-6000

Compared to Sony DSC-G3

Olympus Tough-8000
Sony DSC-G3
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Sony DSC-G3

Fujifilm JZ100
Sony DSC-G3
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony DSC-G3

Compared to Fujifilm JZ250

Olympus Tough-8000
Fujifilm JZ250
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Fujifilm JZ250

Fujifilm JZ100
Fujifilm JZ250
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm JZ250

Compared to Canon A4000 IS

Olympus Tough-8000
Canon A4000 IS
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Canon A4000 IS

Fujifilm JZ100
Canon A4000 IS
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Fujifilm JZ100 vs Canon A4000 IS

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