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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 7 months before the FX78 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JZ500 grades against the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FX78

 JZ500 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 FX78 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FX78

 JZ500 FX78 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outside 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 FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the JZ500 versus the FX78.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and FX78.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography info
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good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FX78
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Other name FinePix JZ505 Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" 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 - 200 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $210