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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was unveiled 17 months before the F5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades vs the F5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm JX370 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm JX370

 F5 Fujifilm JX370 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm JX370 F5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the F5.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and F5.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm JX370 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Panasonic F5
55
lighter than average (124g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Sports photography highlights
31
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
65
lighter than average (124 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
33
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic F5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-11 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $159 $100