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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

The following is a complete review of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 10 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JZ500 matches up against the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh WG-70

 JZ500 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WG-70 JZ500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020June 2010Newer by 117 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-70

 JZ500 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the WG-70.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and WG-70.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
67
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-70
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh WG-70
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $280