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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2009
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z33WP, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 12 months later than the Fujifilm Z33WP which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the JZ500 grades against the Fujifilm Z33WP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 JZ500 Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm Z33WP JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm Z33WP

 JZ500 Fujifilm Z33WP 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features 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 Z33WP has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z33WP in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 versus the Fujifilm Z33WP.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm Z33WP is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z33WP top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and Fujifilm Z33WP.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher JZ500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
environment sealing
lighter than average (110g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than average (110g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
26
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm Z33WP
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 2cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $197