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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 19 months prior to the SP-620 UZ which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the JZ500 matches up versus the SP-620 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 JZ500 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SP-620 UZ JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 JZ500 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 and the SP-620 UZ.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and SP-620 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography details
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $199