FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
- Revealed June 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced November 2011

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was launched 16 months before the 3D1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the JZ500 matches up versus the 3D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic 3D1
JZ500 | 3D1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the FujiFilm JZ500
3D1 | JZ500 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic 3D1
JZ500 | 3D1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 features external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the 3D1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and 3D1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and 3D1.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2011-11-07 |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1300s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 200 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $670 |