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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 4 months prior to the TG-1 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the TG-1 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm JX500 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Fujifilm JX500

 TG-1 iHS Fujifilm JX500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm JX500 TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
31
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery power (350 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $399