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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 23 months before the TG-1 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JZ500 grades vs the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 JZ500 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TG-1 iHS JZ500 
RevealedMay 2012June 2010More recent by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 JZ500 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 against the TG-1 iHS.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and TG-1 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
67
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
great battery power (350 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
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 dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $399