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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 20 months after the FX75 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the FX75 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FX75

 Fujifilm JX500 FX75 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Fujifilm JX500

 FX75 Fujifilm JX500 
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FX75

 Fujifilm JX500 FX75 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX75 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the FX75.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and FX75.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (113g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
provides focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
33
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
31
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FX75
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 113g (0.25 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Pricing at release $90 $139