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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was launched 6 months before the PL170 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the JZ500 grades versus the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung PL170

 JZ500 PL170 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 PL170 JZ500 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung PL170

 JZ500 PL170 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got exterior 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 Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the PL170.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and PL170 is 93 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and PL170.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL170 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Samsung PL170 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
Samsung PL170 Travel photography info
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Samsung PL170
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Samsung PL170 Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung PL170
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung PL170
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung PL170
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) -
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $175