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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 2 years later than the FZ100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the FZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm T500 FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm T500

 FZ100 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm T500 FZ100 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the FZ100.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and FZ100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography information
75
lighter than average (136g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
59
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ100
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fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
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fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (136 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
64
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $500