Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 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
- Introduced January 2011
(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.
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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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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic FZ100
Fujifilm F500 EXR | FZ100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
FZ100 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FZ100
Fujifilm F500 EXR | FZ100 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ100-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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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 |