FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The JZ500 was revealed 14 months later than the ZS1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JZ500 matches up versus the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides external dimensions 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 ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 vs the ZS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and ZS1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and ZS1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The JZ500 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm JZ500 will render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer JZ500 should have a benefit in sensor tech.