Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Launched November 2013

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the LF1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic LF1
Fujifilm JX500 | LF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Fujifilm JX500
LF1 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic LF1
Fujifilm JX500 | LF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 features external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the LF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and LF1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm JX500 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $90 | $500 |