FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched June 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was launched 6 months after the FH22 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the JZ500 scores against the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FH22
JZ500 | FH22 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the FujiFilm JZ500
FH22 | JZ500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH22
JZ500 | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has outside 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 FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH22 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 compared to the FH22.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and FH22 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and FH22.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you should take the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also Known as | FinePix JZ505 | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 170 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $200 |