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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and FH5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was brought out 13 months after the FH5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up vs the FH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm F660EXR FH5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 FH5 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm F660EXR FH5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR offers outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the FH5.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and FH5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F660EXR and FH5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F660EXR contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The younger Fujifilm F660EXR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (217 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (217 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (121g)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (217g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $169