Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus XZ-1
Fujifilm F500 EXR | XZ-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
XZ-1 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus XZ-1
Fujifilm F500 EXR | XZ-1 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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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 |