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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic LS5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm T500 LS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm T500

 LS5 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm T500 LS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than others (136 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than others (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
36
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (160 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
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
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