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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 19 months prior to the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the JZ500 grades against the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic TS20

 JZ500 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TS20 JZ500 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS20

 JZ500 TS20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the TS20.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and TS20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
67
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS20
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $179