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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was unveiled 5 months after the 6020 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the JZ500 matches up vs the 6020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus 6020

 JZ500 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 6020 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus 6020

 JZ500 6020 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus 6020 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 vs the 6020.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and 6020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and 6020.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
good MP (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
weather sealing
good MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus 6020
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-02-02
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 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $279