Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FH5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out within a month of the FH5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic FH5
Fujifilm F500 EXR | FH5 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
FH5 | Fujifilm F500 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH5
Fujifilm F500 EXR | FH5 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the FH5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH5.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier.
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 121g (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 | - | 260 pictures |
Form 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $430 | $169 |