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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic FH5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm XP50 FH5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FH5 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm XP50 FH5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
offers touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
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