Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic FP5
Fujifilm HS30EXR | FP5 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
FP5 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FP5
Fujifilm HS30EXR | FP5 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FP5 is 59 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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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 |