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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 13 months later than the TG-610 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus TG-610

 Fujifilm JX500 TG-610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Fujifilm JX500

 TG-610 Fujifilm JX500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-610

 Fujifilm JX500 TG-610 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys 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) while the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the TG-610.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-610.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
33
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-610
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 210 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $90 $223