| General | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Olympus |
| Model | FinePix S8500 | Tough TG-5 |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
| Successor Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
| MSRP | $449 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Effective Pixels | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 64 - 12,800 | 100 - 12,800 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic VIII | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Super fine, fine, normal, basic | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4.5 - 18 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 1104 mm | 25 - 100 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 46x | 4x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.9 - 6.5 | f/2.0 - 4.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 10 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 0 cm | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 2.5 stops |
| Screen | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 200k dot |
| Shutter | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 8 sec | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/7000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 20.0 fps |
| Flash | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto redeye reduction slow sync redeye slow sync fill manual off | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Program | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57") | 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) | 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.7 x 5.6 x 2.6" | |
| Package Weight | 1.1 lb |
| Power and Storage | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | 4 x AA | LI-92B |
| Battery Life | 340 shots | |
| Internal Storage | 55 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Other | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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