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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 6 months later than the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JZ500 matches up vs the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FH1

 JZ500 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 FH1 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH1

 JZ500 FH1 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got exterior dimensions 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 Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 against the FH1.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and FH1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $150