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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and FH5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 19 months later than the FH5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades versus the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm F800EXR FH5 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2011More recent by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 FH5 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm F800EXR FH5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the FH5.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and FH5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and FH5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent Fujifilm F800EXR provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
44
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (121g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
has touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
50
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F800EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-25 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $330 $169