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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 6 months before the FH2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the JZ500 matches up versus the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FH2

 JZ500 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 FH2 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH2

 JZ500 FH2 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 compared to the FH2.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and FH2.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
67
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH2
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Alternate name FinePix JZ505 Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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 - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 photos
Type 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
Card slots One One
Launch cost $230 $149