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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP60

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP70
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm XP60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was unveiled 4 years before the Fujifilm XP60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JZ500 grades versus the Fujifilm XP60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm XP60

 JZ500 Fujifilm XP60 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm XP60 JZ500 
LaunchedJune 2013June 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm XP60

 JZ500 Fujifilm XP60 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 features outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP60 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm XP60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 and the Fujifilm XP60.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and Fujifilm XP60 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and Fujifilm XP60.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP60 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP60
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Fujifilm XP60 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm XP60
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix XP60
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix XP60
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 grams (0.37 pounds) 183 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $180