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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 6 months prior to the FH25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the JZ500 grades vs the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FH25

 JZ500 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 FH25 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH25

 JZ500 FH25 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outer dimensions 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 FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 and the FH25.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and FH25.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH25 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
67
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH25
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
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 reduction
Hot shoe
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 168g (0.37 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life - 250 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $180