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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Panasonic 3D1
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic 3D1

 JZ500 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 3D1 JZ500 
AnnouncedNovember 2011June 2010More recent by 16 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic 3D1

 JZ500 3D1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
59
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic 3D1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
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