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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 18 months after the 550WP making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JZ500 grades vs the 550WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus 550WP

 JZ500 550WP 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the FujiFilm JZ500

 550WP JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus 550WP

 JZ500 550WP 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus 550WP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the 550WP.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and 550WP.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger JZ500 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Olympus 550WP Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
67
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Olympus 550WP Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus 550WP
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $230 $399