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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 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 FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FH25 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out about the same time to the FH25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm F500 EXR FH25 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 FH25 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm F500 EXR FH25 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys 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 FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the FH25.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH25 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH25.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
31
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (215g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH25
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine VI
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.47 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Retail pricing $430 $180