FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S2 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both created by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The JZ500 was manufactured 7 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JZ500 grades against the Fujifilm S2 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S2 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 and the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 93 and 56 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm JZ500 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger JZ500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.