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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was launched 12 months after the 6000 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JZ500 matches up versus the 6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus 6000

 JZ500 6000 
RevealedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 6000 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus 6000

 JZ500 6000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 compared to the 6000.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and 6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and 6000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent JZ500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Olympus 6000 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Olympus 6000 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
Olympus 6000 Travel photography info
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Olympus 6000 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus 6000
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $259