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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 2 years after the FH1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm JX500 FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm JX500

 FH1 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm JX500 FH1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the FH1.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and FH1.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JX500 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX500 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
55
lighter than others (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (113g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $90 $150