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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(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
Panasonic TS6
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 TS6 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TS6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
31
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
37
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
48
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (215g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery (370 shots)
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic TS6
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
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