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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm JX500 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm JX500

 TS5 Fujifilm JX500 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm JX500 TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography details
Panasonic TS5 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography features
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery power (370 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography highlights
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery power (370 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $350