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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus XZ-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out about the same time to the XZ-1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the XZ-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus XZ-1

 Fujifilm F500 EXR XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 XZ-1 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus XZ-1

 Fujifilm F500 EXR XZ-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus XZ-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the XZ-1.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and XZ-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and XZ-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Portrait photography camera
31
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
45
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography features
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (320 CIPA)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
great battery pack (320 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (275g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography details
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (320 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging information
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (275g)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus XZ-1
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXROlympus XZ-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Olympus XZ-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic V
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3664 x 2752
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 275 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $430 $567