FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus Tough-3000
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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the FujiFilm JZ500
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus Tough-3000
| JZ500 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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).
Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus 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 |