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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TS20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 13 months before the TS20 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TS20 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 TS20 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outside 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) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the TS20.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TS20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
31
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography details
Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 shots
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $430 $179