FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
- Introduced June 2010

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JZ500 and Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was introduced about the same time to the Z950 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the JZ500 grades against the Z950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Kodak EasyShare Z950. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Kodak Z950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Kodak Z950
JZ500 | Z950 |
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the FujiFilm JZ500
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Kodak Z950
JZ500 | Z950 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Kodak Z950 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Kodak Z950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 and the Z950.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Z950 is 93 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and Z950.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Kodak EasyShare Z950 |
Also referred to as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2010-06-16 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 35-350mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 1/8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1250s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 243g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
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 | KLIC-7003 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $230 | $250 |