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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 3 years earlier than the F5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the JZ500 matches up vs the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic F5

 JZ500 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 F5 JZ500 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 31 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic F5

 JZ500 F5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 versus the F5.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and F5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and F5.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Panasonic F5 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
67
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic F5 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic F5
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $100