Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Launched November 2017
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic G9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the G9 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and G9 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 7 years earlier than the G9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the G9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic G9
Fujifilm F500 EXR | G9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
G9 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Launched | November 2017 | January 2011 | Fresher by 83 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic G9
Fujifilm F500 EXR | G9 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the G9.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and G9 is 91 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and G9.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G9 will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2017-11-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 658 gr (1.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") |
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 | - | 400 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail cost | $430 | $1,500 |