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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(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
Panasonic G9
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm F500 EXR G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 G9 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedNovember 2017January 2011Fresher by 83 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer 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 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography factors
31
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic G9 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery (400 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic G9
69
lighter than average (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
77
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
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