FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SH-50

Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 3 years before the SH-50 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the JZ500 grades versus the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outside 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 Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 vs the SH-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and SH-50 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and SH-50.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-50 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.