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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FH7 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 8 months prior to the FH7 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the FH7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic FH7

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F500 EXR FH7 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

					

					

						
 FH7 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH7

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F500 EXR FH7 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has outer measurements 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 FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the FH7.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH7 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH7.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

						Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
31
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 doesn't have RAW format
34
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 doesn't have RAW format
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (126g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
48
 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography details
69
 lighter than competitors (215g)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (360mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 features focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
43
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
33
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
34
 really wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 pictures
Style 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $430 $149