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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here is a complete overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 3 years prior to the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the JZ500 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 JZ500 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TG-830 iHS JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 JZ500 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers physical 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) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 versus the TG-830 iHS.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and TG-830 iHS.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
45
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Alternative name FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings 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 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $0