Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SH-1

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus SH-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the SH-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus SH-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the SH-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and SH-1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.