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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 6 months prior to the FH5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the JZ500 scores versus the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the FujiFilm JZ500

		

		

			
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 JZ500 FH5 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 against the FH5.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and FH5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.
	
			FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
28
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography info
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography information
67
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 great reach (280mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 provides focus by touch
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography info
37
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
38
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic jack
33
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH5
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called FinePix JZ505 Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
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 range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 121 gr (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 - 260 shots
Style 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $169