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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 2 years after the FH22 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the FH22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm JX500 FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Fujifilm JX500

 FH22 Fujifilm JX500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm JX500 FH22 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH22 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the FH22.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and FH22.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH22
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $90 $200