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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 6 months later than the Tough-3000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the JZ500 grades against the Tough-3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 JZ500 Tough-3000 

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Tough-3000 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus Tough-3000

 JZ500 Tough-3000 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 versus the Tough-3000.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and Tough-3000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and Tough-3000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Olympus Tough-3000
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography details
67
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus Tough-3000
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 mju Tough 3000
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $0