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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and FP5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 13 months later than the FP5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the FP5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic FP5

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FP5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 FP5 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FP5

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FP5 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the FP5.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FP5 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FP5.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS30EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Street photography advice
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
53
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (260 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography highlights
51
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
great battery life (260 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
40
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
great battery life (260 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (687g)
30
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FP5
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR 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 surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $430 $199