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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 4 years before the TG-4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the TG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm JX500 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm JX500

 TG-4 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedApril 2015January 2012More modern by 39 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm JX500 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the TG-4.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-4.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (380 shots)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery life (380 shots)
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 380 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $90 $379