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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

The following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 20 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the JZ500 scores vs the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 JZ500 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TG-820 iHS JZ500 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kSharper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 JZ500 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 against the TG-820 iHS.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and TG-820 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
67
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $500