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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus TG-320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TG-320 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 12 months prior to the TG-320 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the TG-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus TG-320

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F500 EXR TG-320 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

					

					

						
 TG-320 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-320

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F500 EXR TG-320 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus TG-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the TG-320.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-320.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

						Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
31
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 lack of RAW support
33
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 lack of RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than average (155g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
48
 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 lack of phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (150 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
69
 lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (360mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
 lighter than average (155g)
 weather proof
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (150 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
44
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery power (150 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (215g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone jack
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than average (155g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-320
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXROlympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Olympus TG-320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $430 $0