FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FH7
JZ500 | FH7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the FujiFilm JZ500
FH7 | JZ500 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 14 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH7
JZ500 | FH7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic FH7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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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 |