FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm SL1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm SL1000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JZ500 grades against the Fujifilm SL1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has specifications of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm SL1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and Fujifilm SL1000.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.