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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 19 months earlier than the SZ-12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JZ500 matches up vs the SZ-12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus SZ-12

 JZ500 SZ-12 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SZ-12 JZ500 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SZ-12

 JZ500 SZ-12 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outside dimensions 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 SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 against the SZ-12.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and SZ-12 is 93 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and SZ-12.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography factors
67
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SZ-12
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus SZ-12
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $230 $350