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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was revealed 4 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JZ500 grades versus the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 JZ500 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TG-2 iHS JZ500 
RevealedJune 2013June 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 JZ500 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outer 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-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the JZ500 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
67
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
great battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at release $230 $380