FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
JZ500 | SZ-16 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the FujiFilm JZ500
SZ-16 iHS | JZ500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
JZ500 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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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 |