Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic F5
95 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
23 Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 12 months prior to the F5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the F5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic F5
Fujifilm JX500 | F5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm JX500
F5 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic F5
Fujifilm JX500 | F5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic F5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the F5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and F5.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 250 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $90 | $100 |