FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500
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95 Imaging
37 Features
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was announced 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the JZ500 scores vs the Fujifilm JX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm JX500
JZ500 | Fujifilm JX500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the FujiFilm JZ500
Fujifilm JX500 | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm JX500
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 against the Fujifilm JX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and Fujifilm JX500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and Fujifilm JX500.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 |
Also Known as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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-45A | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $230 | $90 |