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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Panasonic FH22
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FH22

 JZ500 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 FH22 JZ500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH22

 JZ500 FH22 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography info
67
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
has touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH22
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
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