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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Released July 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was unveiled 13 months prior to the LS5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JZ500 grades versus the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic LS5

 JZ500 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 LS5 JZ500 
ReleasedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic LS5

 JZ500 LS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 vs the LS5.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and LS5.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older JZ500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
67
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic LS5
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2011-07-21
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 160 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $294