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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 6 months before the TG-310 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JZ500 matches up against the TG-310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus TG-310

 JZ500 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TG-310 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-310

 JZ500 TG-310 
RevealedJune 2010January 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 and the TG-310.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and TG-310 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and TG-310.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
67
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-310
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus TG-310
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 life - 150 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $230 $0