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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
Panasonic LF1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm JX500 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Fujifilm JX500

 LF1 Fujifilm JX500 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 23 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm JX500 LF1 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
manual focus
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography information
31
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (113g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography highlights
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic LF1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
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