Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Introduced July 2011

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was announced 18 months after the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic LS5
Fujifilm T500 | LS5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm T500
LS5 | Fujifilm T500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LS5
Fujifilm T500 | LS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the LS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and LS5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm T500 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash options | - | 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 | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 126g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 160 images |
Battery format | - | AA |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $294 |