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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic F5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP50 was unveiled 12 months before the F5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the F5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm XP50 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm XP50

 F5 Fujifilm XP50 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm XP50 F5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic F5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the F5.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and F5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and F5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography advice
Panasonic F5 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition (121g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography features
Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography features
Panasonic F5 Travel photography features
64
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (121g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography advice
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic F5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $100