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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Leica C

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Leica C 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
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Released September 2013
  • Also referred to as Typ112
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Leica C Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the C (12MP) is very close but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The JZ500 was introduced 4 years before the C which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JZ500 grades against the C in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Leica C

 JZ500 C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the FujiFilm JZ500

 C JZ500 
ReleasedSeptember 2013June 2010Newer by 39 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Leica C

 JZ500 C 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Leica C has measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 and Leica C in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 and the C.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Leica C size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and C is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and C.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm JZ500 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Leica C
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Leica C
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Leica C
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
Leica C Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Leica C as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Leica C
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Leica C
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Leica C
Also called as FinePix JZ505 Typ112
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 195 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 250 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $1,299