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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released 6 months earlier than the SZ5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm JX500 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm JX500

 SZ5 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm JX500 SZ5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 provides outer measurements 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 SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the SZ5.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and SZ5.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography info
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography factors
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $90 $195