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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 10 years prior to the TG-6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the JZ300 scores vs the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus TG-6

 JZ300 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TG-6 JZ300 
RevealedMay 2019February 2010More modern by 113 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-6

 JZ300 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 compared to the TG-6.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and TG-6 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and TG-6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography advice
61
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-6
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus Tough TG-6
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $449