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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(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
Panasonic FH5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm F500 EXR FH5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 FH5 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm F500 EXR FH5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
31
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography features
Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (215 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography features
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
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