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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and FH5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was manufactured 2 years after the FH5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades against the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm F900EXR FH5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 FH5 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm F900EXR FH5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the FH5.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and FH5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and FH5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
43
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (232 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
low battery (260 shots)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition (232g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
low battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-30 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II Venus Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $169