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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 2 years after the ZR1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm JX500 ZR1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm JX500

 ZR1 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm JX500 ZR1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the ZR1.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and ZR1.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography advice
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $280