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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Released April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TG-4 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 5 years prior to the TG-4 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 TG-4 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2011Newer by 51 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the TG-4.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-4.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
31
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
47
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (215g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography features
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (380 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXROlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 380 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Price at release $430 $379