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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was unveiled 19 months before the SZ1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JZ500 scores against the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic SZ1

 JZ500 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SZ1 JZ500 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic SZ1

 JZ500 SZ1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outside dimensions 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 SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 vs the SZ1.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and SZ1.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
67
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (131g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic SZ1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 131 gr (0.29 lb)
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 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 - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $179