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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-320 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 TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 13 months after the TG-320 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the TG-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-320

 Fujifilm T500 TG-320 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Fujifilm T500

 TG-320 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-320

 Fujifilm T500 TG-320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the TG-320.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and TG-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and TG-320.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (155g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
76
lighter than average (136g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than average (155g)
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-320
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus TG-320
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus TG-320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 150 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $0