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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 2 years after the FH5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm T500 FH5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm T500

 FH5 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm T500 FH5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the FH5.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and FH5.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm T500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $169