FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S8600

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm S8600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm S8600 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JZ500 grades vs the Fujifilm S8600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm S8600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the Fujifilm S8600.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm S8600 is 93 and 76 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.