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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 17 months later than the FX580 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JZ500 grades versus the FX580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FX580

 JZ500 FX580 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 FX580 JZ500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FX580

 JZ500 FX580 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with physical 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) and the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 and the FX580.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and FX580.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher JZ500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FX580
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 168g (0.37 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $499