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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 6 months prior to the S1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JZ500 matches up vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic S1

 JZ500 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S1 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic S1

 JZ500 S1 
RevealedJune 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 compared to the S1.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and S1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic S1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $269