Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS5

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 18 months prior to the TS5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the TS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and TS5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.