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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FZ100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 6 months after the FZ100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the FZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic FZ100

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR FZ100 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

          

          

            
 FZ100 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FZ100

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the FZ100.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ100 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ100.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

            Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography factors
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 has no RAW format
53
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (14MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography details
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (215g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 has no RAW format
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
47
 great zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 has no phase detect auto focus
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
69
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (360mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (540 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography factors
44
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
51
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging features
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (215g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone jack
64
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with microphone support
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition (540g)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $430 $500