FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S2
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was brought out 19 months before the S2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the JZ500 grades vs the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic S2
JZ500 | S2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the FujiFilm JZ500
S2 | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic S2
JZ500 | S2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 has outer 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 S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic S2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the JZ500 versus the S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and S2.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older JZ500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 112 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 280 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $230 | $109 |