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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus TG-860 Comparison

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12 MP | 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus TG-860 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm XQ2, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Ultracompact camera with a 12.0MP 2/3' sensor whereas Olympus TG-860, which was introduced in February 2015 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3' sensor. There is only 1 months difference between XQ2 and TG-860 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 12MP - 2/3' CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 206g. 100 x 59 x 33 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm XQ1 Compare

Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-02-06
  • 16MP - 1/2.3' CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 224g. 110 x 64 x 28 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm XQ2 over Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 7.0fps 5 fps faster
Weight
206 g vs 224 g 18 g lighter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.70 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.4m vs 4.0m 3.4m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.84µm2 vs 1.76µm2 175% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 over Fujifilm XQ2
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Battery Life
300 shots vs 240 shots 60 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
21mm vs 25mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
105mm vs 100mm 5 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 7.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus TG-860: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm XQ2 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 33 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.3″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (5.12 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860. Fujifilm XQ2 is 10mm narrower and 5mm shorter than Olympus TG-860 but it is also 5mm thicker.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus TG-860 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus TG-860 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860.
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus TG-860 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XQ2 is 18g lighter than the Olympus TG-860 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

XQ2
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Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

XQ2
TG-860
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Olympus TG-860 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Fujifilm XQ2 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus TG-860: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 has a 12.0MP 2/3' (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor. On the other hand, Olympus TG-860 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features TruePic VII processor.

Below you can see the XQ2 and TG-860 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm XQ2 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than Olympus TG-860. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus TG-860 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 features a 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-860 features a 21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 5× zoom lens.

Olympus TG-860 has 4mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XQ2. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Fujifilm XQ2 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Olympus TG-860 has 5mm longer telezoom reach than the Fujifilm XQ2. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm XQ2 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

XQ2
TG-860
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

XQ2
TG-860
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

XQ2
TG-860
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

XQ2
TG-860
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm XQ2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus TG-860 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm XQ2 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-860 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Fujifilm XQ2 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-860 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
105 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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Fujifilm XQ2 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-860 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
206g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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Compact Body
224g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Fujifilm XQ2 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-860 for Landscape Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Environmental Sealings
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus TG-860: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus TG-860 scores compare:

Fujifilm XQ2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #465 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Olympus TG-860
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #5 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #511 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XQ2 has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus TG-860 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Olympus TG-860 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm XQ2 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Brand Fujifilm Olympus
Announced 2015-01-14 2015-02-06
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Size 2/3' 1/2.3'
Dimensions 8.8 x 6.6 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 58.08mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-100 mm (4×) 21-105 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F1.8-4.9 F3.5-5.7
Macro Focus Range 3cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 7.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 206g 224g
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm 110 x 64 x 28mm
Battery Life 240 shots 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Yes
DxO Sensor Scores
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