FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic SZ1
JZ500 | SZ1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the FujiFilm JZ500
SZ1 | JZ500 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | June 2010 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic SZ1
JZ500 | SZ1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
See the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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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 |