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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released July 2011
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm JZ500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was introduced 14 months after the JZ500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZS15 scores vs the JZ500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-ZS15 JZ500 
RevealedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 JZ500 EX-ZS15 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-ZS15 JZ500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm JZ500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the JZ500.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and JZ500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and JZ500.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZS15 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (154g)
low maximum ISO (0)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
67
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
32
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
26
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (154g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also called as - FinePix JZ505
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-18 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 model - NP-45A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $248 $230