Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Launched November 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ505

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm JZ500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-G1 was launched 7 months before the JZ500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-G1 scores vs the JZ500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the FujiFilm JZ500
EX-G1 | JZ500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-G1
JZ500 | EX-G1 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm JZ500
EX-G1 | JZ500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm JZ500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-G1 versus the JZ500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and JZ500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and JZ500.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 |
Alternative name | - | FinePix JZ505 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-11-18 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 154 gr (0.34 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 ID | NP-800 | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $61 | $230 |