Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TS6 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 5 years before the TS6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic TS6
Fujifilm F500 EXR | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
TS6 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 48 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic TS6
Fujifilm F500 EXR | TS6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the TS6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TS6.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 370 photographs |
Type 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $430 | $300 |