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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic FH10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FH10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 24 months prior to the FH10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the FH10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic FH10

 Fujifilm F500 EXR FH10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 FH10 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH10

 Fujifilm F500 EXR FH10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic FH10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the FH10.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
31
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography details
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
31
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH10
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 18mm (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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $430 $110