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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
44

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TG-6 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 9 years before the TG-6 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR TG-6 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

          

          

            
 TG-6 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2011More modern by 101 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the TG-6.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-6 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-6.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

            Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 no RAW support
39
 focusing manually
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Street photography factors
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (215g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 no RAW support
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (253g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
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 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 high fps (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery power (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (360mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 good battery power (340 CIPA)
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition (253 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography information
44
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
57
 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 good battery power (340 CIPA)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging information
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging information
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (215g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic socket
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 rather wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
 more heavy than competition (253g)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXROlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2019-05-22
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 PC
Max 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 340 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $430 $449