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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) is pretty close but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") have different sensor sizing.

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The JZ500 was released 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JZ500 matches up vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 JZ500 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 JZ500 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outside measurements 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 Z1000EXR has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the new Camera with 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 select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the JZ500 against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The JZ500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography details
67
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $230 $0