FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus XZ-10
JZ500 | XZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the FujiFilm JZ500
XZ-10 | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus XZ-10
JZ500 | XZ-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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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 |