- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm JZ500 Review.
- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 12,800
- Go in depth with our full Olympus AIR Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the AIR.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | JZ500 | AIR |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Lens-Style Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $249.95 | $499.99 |
Street Price: | $299.99 | |
Date Available: | 2010-03-15 | 2015-07-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.8 oz
(165 g)
includes batteries |
8.5 oz
(240 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
3.8 x
2.2 x
1.1 in. (97 x 57 x 29 mm) |
2.2 x
2.2 x
1.7 in. (57 x 57 x 44 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 14.1 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 4/3 |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.43 microns | 3.75 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 0 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif v2.2) | JPEG, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 0.9 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p (24 or 16Mbps))
1280x720 (30p (12 or 8Mbps)) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | No | No |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: | Fujinon | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED EZ M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 280mm | 28 - 84mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 50mm | 14 - 42mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | F3.3 / F6.4 (wide); F5.6 / F11 (tele) with ND filter | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
250 cm 2.0 - 98.4 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | 37.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 6.4x | Up to 3x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast-Detection AF: Center / Tracking AF | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF; Face priority/pupil detection AF; Singe-AF (S-AF), manual focus (MF) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / No LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Lens-camera; uses mobile device for viewfinder | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | No |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 0.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 , 3200* (* at lower resolutions) | Auto, 200 - 12800, extendable to ISO 100 equivalent |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom | Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, , Fluorescent, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/16000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
Metering Modes: | 256-zone multi | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering (specified point) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Natural Light, Natural Light with Flash,Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Dog, Cat | Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Daydream, Light Tone, Grainy Monochrome, Toy Photo, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Ligne Claire, Water Color, Vintage, Partial Color) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro; Red-eye removal can be turned off/on | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Wide: approx. 50 cm–2.6 m/1.6 ft.–8.5 ft., Telephoto: approx. 90 cm–1.7 m/3.0 ft.–5.6 ft. | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio |
Included Memory: | 40.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wi-Fi or Bluetooth | |
Connections (extended): | Micro USB (USB 2.0 High-speed, USB Battery Charging), Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 0.9 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 3 | 23 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | 320 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-45A | Built-in |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-45A Lithium-ion rechargeable | Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Dual Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), HD Movies (720p), Tracking AF, Face Recognition, Pet Detection, Scene Recognition Auto, Face Detection and Automatic Red-eye Removal. Available in black. | Available in black or white, body-only or bundled with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ lens. |