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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 10 years prior to the TG-6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JZ500 matches up versus the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus TG-6

 JZ500 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TG-6 JZ500 
LaunchedMay 2019June 2010More recent by 108 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-6

 JZ500 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 versus the TG-6.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and TG-6 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and TG-6.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
focusing manually
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography advice
67
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (253 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (253g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus TG-6
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus Tough TG-6
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $449