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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 4 years prior to the F5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm A170 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm A170

 F5 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm A170 F5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 features external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the F5.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and F5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic F5 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography details
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Panasonic F5
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
Panasonic F5 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography details
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic F5
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 life - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $80 $100