Casio EX-Z800 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z800 and FujiFilm JZ500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 2 months later than the JZ500 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z800 scores versus the JZ500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 features outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z800 and FujiFilm JZ500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z800 against the JZ500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and JZ500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and JZ500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.