FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax RZ10

Below is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 13 months before the RZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the JZ500 grades against the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 against the RZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and RZ10.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.