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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 8 years before the TG-6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the TG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JX500 TG-6 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Fujifilm JX500

          

          

            
 TG-6 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedMay 2019January 2012Newer by 89 months
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JX500 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the TG-6.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-6.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
28
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
39
 manual focus
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
55
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
31
 MP count decent (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
46
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery power (340 shots)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
68
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 great battery power (340 per charge)
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition (253g)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography information
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 really wide (26mm)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
57
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery power (340 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
28
 really wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone port
 more heavy than competition (253g)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 253 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $90 $449