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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic LF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and LF1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 3 years earlier than the LF1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the LF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm F500 EXR LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 LF1 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 35 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm F500 EXR LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has exterior 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 LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the LF1.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and LF1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and LF1.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic LF1
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 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
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $430 $500