FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic XS1
JZ500 | XS1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the FujiFilm JZ500
XS1 | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | June 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic XS1
JZ500 | XS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Check the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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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 |