Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
- Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
- Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 13 months after the FH5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FH5
Fujifilm XP50 | FH5 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm XP50
FH5 | Fujifilm XP50 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH5
Fujifilm XP50 | FH5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the FH5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and FH5.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP50 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 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 3072 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 260 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $180 | $169 |