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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 19 months earlier than the TS4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JZ500 scores against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic TS4

 JZ500 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TS4 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS4

 JZ500 TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 compared to the TS4.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and TS4.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery pack (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS4
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Alternative name FinePix JZ505 Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Price at release $230 $399