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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 13 months after the SP-620 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the SP-620 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm T500 SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm T500

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm T500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm T500 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm T500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
75
lighter than others (136g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
61
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (136 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 136 gr (0.30 lb) 435 gr (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $199