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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 3 years earlier than the XZ-10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JZ500 matches up versus the XZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus XZ-10

 JZ500 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 XZ-10 JZ500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus XZ-10

 JZ500 XZ-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outer measurements 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 XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus XZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 against the XZ-10.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and XZ-10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and XZ-10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (221g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
35
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (221g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus XZ-10
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $428