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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic F5
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic F5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 17 months prior to the F5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the F5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm XP30 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm XP30

 F5 Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm XP30 F5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the F5.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and F5.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Panasonic F5
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Panasonic F5
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography highlights
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging advice
Panasonic F5 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic F5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 200 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $240 $100