Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
- Introduced July 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Older Model is Panasonic TS4
- Successor is Panasonic TS6

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and TS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 5 months earlier than the TS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic TS5
Fujifilm F900EXR | TS5 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
TS5 | Fujifilm F900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic TS5
Fujifilm F900EXR | TS5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2013 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides outside 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 TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the TS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and TS5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and TS5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler.

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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-30 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR II | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 232g (0.51 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | 260 photographs | 370 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50A | DMW-BCM13 |
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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $380 | $350 |