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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic ZR1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 3 years after the ZR1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm T500 ZR1 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm T500

 ZR1 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm T500 ZR1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the ZR1.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and ZR1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography advice
76
lighter than others (136g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $280