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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 17 months after the TS1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JZ500 matches up vs the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic TS1

 JZ500 TS1 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TS1 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS1

 JZ500 TS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides external 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) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 against the TS1.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and TS1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger JZ500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
67
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as FinePix JZ505 Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-01-27
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $380