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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 2 years after the 8000 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the 8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus 8000

 Fujifilm JX500 8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Fujifilm JX500

 8000 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus 8000

 Fujifilm JX500 8000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus 8000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the 8000.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and 8000.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX500 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Olympus 8000 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Olympus 8000 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography features
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus 8000
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also called - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 182 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $380