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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 4 years before the TS5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the JZ500 grades against the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic TS5

 JZ500 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TS5 JZ500 
LaunchedJuly 2013June 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS5

 JZ500 TS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 compared to the TS5.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS5 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery pack (370 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
good battery pack (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS5
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A DMW-BCM13
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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $350