Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic ZR1
Fujifilm T500 | ZR1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm T500
ZR1 | Fujifilm T500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZR1
Fujifilm T500 | ZR1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Examine the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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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 |