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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 24 months earlier than the SZ8 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm JX500 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm JX500

 SZ8 Fujifilm JX500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm JX500 SZ8 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with exterior 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 SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the SZ8.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and SZ8.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography features
55
lighter than others (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (159 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors in class (159g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography highlights
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (159g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 200 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Retail pricing $90 $275