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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 6 months after the TL205 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JZ500 grades against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung TL205

 JZ500 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TL205 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung TL205

 JZ500 TL205 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the TL205.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and TL205.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Samsung TL205
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL205 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung TL205
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung TL205
Also called FinePix JZ505 PL100
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.37 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $180