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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was launched 3 years after the FH5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the FH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm XP70 FH5 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm XP70

 FH5 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm XP70 FH5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the FH5.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and FH5.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (121g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (121g)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography factors
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
34
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $199 $169