Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus TG-610
Fujifilm JX500 | TG-610 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Fujifilm JX500
TG-610 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-610
Fujifilm JX500 | TG-610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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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 |