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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 14 months prior to the FH7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the JZ500 matches up against the FH7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FH7

 JZ500 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 FH7 JZ500 
RevealedSeptember 2011June 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH7

 JZ500 FH7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 and the FH7.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and FH7.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
34
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH7
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $230 $149