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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-2
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SH-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 4 years before the SH-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the JZ500 matches up versus the SH-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus SH-1

 JZ500 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SH-1 JZ500 
AnnouncedMarch 2014June 2010More modern by 46 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SH-1

 JZ500 SH-1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 versus the SH-1.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and SH-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and SH-1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Olympus SH-1 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography advice
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography details
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery life (380 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
37
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SH-1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail cost $230 $349