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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released 12 months after the SZ-10 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus SZ-10

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JX500 SZ-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm JX500

          

          

            
 SZ-10 Fujifilm JX500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus SZ-10

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JX500 SZ-10 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the SZ-10.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and SZ-10.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should consider the age  of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

            Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
33
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
55
 lighter than others (113g)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
30
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
40
 great zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (220 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
68
 lighter than others (113g)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
 lighter than competition (215g)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 long reach (504mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery (220 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography factors
32
 relatively wide (26mm)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
40
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery (220 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging highlights
28
 relatively wide (26mm)
 lighter than others (113 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
31
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (215g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus SZ-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 113 grams (0.25 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 life - 220 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $90 $300