Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012
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Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm JX500 was launched around the same time to the SZ1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic SZ1
| Fujifilm JX500 | SZ1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm JX500
| SZ1 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic SZ1
| Fujifilm JX500 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2012 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the SZ1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and SZ1.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 113 gr (0.25 lb) | 131 gr (0.29 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $90 | $179 |