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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-47 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 6 months later than the FE-47 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the JZ500 grades against the FE-47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus FE-47

 JZ500 FE-47 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 FE-47 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus FE-47

 JZ500 FE-47 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus FE-47 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 and the FE-47.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and FE-47 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and FE-47.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography information
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus FE-47
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus FE-47
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus FE-47
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 204 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $0