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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 19 months before the FH6 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the JZ500 scores versus the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FH6

 JZ500 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 FH6 JZ500 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH6

 JZ500 FH6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 versus the FH6.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and FH6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged JZ500 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
67
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH6
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 280 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $129