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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 5 months later than the SP-600 UZ and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the JZ500 matches up against the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 JZ500 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SP-600 UZ JZ500 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 JZ500 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 versus the SP-600 UZ.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and SP-600 UZ.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography advice
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
29
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 455 grams (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $189