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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 3 years before the SZ-16 iHS which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the JZ500 matches up against the SZ-16 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 JZ500 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SZ-16 iHS JZ500 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 JZ500 SZ-16 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 and the SZ-16 iHS.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and SZ-16 iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography info
67
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography details
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum 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 168g (0.37 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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
Style 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $230