Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 2 years after the 6000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus 6000
Fujifilm JX500 | 6000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Fujifilm JX500
6000 | Fujifilm JX500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus 6000
Fujifilm JX500 | 6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the 6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and 6000.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Alternative name | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 1/4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 pounds) | 179g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $90 | $259 |