FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh G700SE
JZ500 | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the FujiFilm JZ500
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh G700SE
JZ500 | G700SE | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | October 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |