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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TG-5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 7 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the TG-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 TG-5 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedMay 2017January 2011More recent by 77 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys exterior measurements 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-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the TG-5.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-5.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
39
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography features
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (250g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXROlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic VIII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $430 $449