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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and FH5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 17 months prior to the FH5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the F70EXR scores versus the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic FH5

 F70EXR FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 FH5 F70EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FH5

 F70EXR FH5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the F70EXR versus the FH5.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and FH5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH5 will produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography highlights
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (121g)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
31
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FH5
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $169