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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

The following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 5 months after the SP-800 UZ and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JZ500 grades vs the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 JZ500 SP-800 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SP-800 UZ JZ500 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 JZ500 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with 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) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 and the SP-800 UZ.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always consider the age of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography factors
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
24
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 12 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $270