FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4
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![FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500/FujiFilm-JZ500-front.jpg)
![Olympus Tough TG-4 front Olympus Tough TG-4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-4/Olympus-TG-4-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released April 2015
- Older Model is Olympus TG-3
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Let's look closer at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The JZ500 was introduced 5 years before the TG-4 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the JZ500 scores vs the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus TG-4
JZ500 | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the FujiFilm JZ500
TG-4 | JZ500 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 58 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-4
JZ500 | TG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 against the TG-4.
![FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and TG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.
![FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and TG-4.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
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 distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | 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 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
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 | - | 380 pictures |
Style 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $230 | $379 |