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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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 FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FH2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled at a similar time to the FH2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm F500 EXR FH2 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 FH2 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm F500 EXR FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outside 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 FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the FH2.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH2.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (121g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography details
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small 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 FH2
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition (121g)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 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 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $430 $149