Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500
95 Imaging
37 Features
15 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
24 Overall
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the FujiFilm JZ500
EX-ZS15 | JZ500 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-ZS15
JZ500 | EX-ZS15 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm JZ500
EX-ZS15 | JZ500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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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 |