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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 18 months prior to the TG-2 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm JX500 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm JX500

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm JX500 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 has got external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the TG-2 iHS.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-2 iHS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery life (350 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
33
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
46
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $380