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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JX500 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 4 years before the TS6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm JX500 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Fujifilm JX500

 TS6 Fujifilm JX500 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm JX500 TS6 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 provides outer dimensions 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 TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX500 versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the TS6.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and TS6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS6 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
good battery life (370 per charge)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS6
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2015-01-06
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 Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
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 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 - 370 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $90 $300