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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 3 years earlier than the XS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the JZ500 scores versus the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic XS1

 JZ500 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 XS1 JZ500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic XS1

 JZ500 XS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 against the XS1.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and XS1.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
Panasonic XS1 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic XS1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $130