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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 3 months before the G700SE so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the JZ500 grades vs the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh G700SE

 JZ500 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the FujiFilm JZ500

 G700SE JZ500 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh G700SE

 JZ500 G700SE 
LaunchedJune 2010October 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 vs the G700SE.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and G700SE.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
manual focus
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
23
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh G700SE
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh G700SE
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $0