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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed within a month of the TG-320 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the TG-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus TG-320

 Fujifilm JX500 TG-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Fujifilm JX500

 TG-320 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-320

 Fujifilm JX500 TG-320 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the TG-320.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-320.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography features
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-320
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus TG-320
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus TG-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $90 $0