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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(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
Panasonic TS5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm F900EXR TS5 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 TS5 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm F900EXR TS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2013Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
44
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2")
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (232 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
55
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
very small sensor (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (232g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography advice
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
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