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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and F5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 4 months later than the F5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the F5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm X20 F5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm X20

 F5 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm X20 F5 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the F5.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and F5 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and F5.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic F5 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
Panasonic F5 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others (353 grams)
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography information
Panasonic F5 Sports photography information
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
60
great battery life (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (353g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average (121g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
Panasonic F5 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than others (353g)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic F5
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $100