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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was released 4 years before the TG-3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JZ500 matches up against the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus TG-3

 JZ500 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TG-3 JZ500 
IntroducedMarch 2014June 2010Newer by 46 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-3

 JZ500 TG-3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers exterior measurements 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-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 and the TG-3.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and TG-3.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (330 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
good battery power (330 shots)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
56
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (247g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus Tough TG-3
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 330 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $350