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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 14 months before the TG-810 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the JZ500 matches up against the TG-810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus TG-810

 JZ500 TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TG-810 JZ500 
LaunchedAugust 2011June 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-810

 JZ500 TG-810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has external 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) while the Olympus TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 versus the TG-810.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and TG-810 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and TG-810.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-810
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus TG-810
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus TG-810
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-08-16
Body design 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
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 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $230 $428