Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic FH25
Fujifilm F500 EXR | FH25 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
FH25 | Fujifilm F500 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH25
Fujifilm F500 EXR | FH25 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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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 |