Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic F5
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and F5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 20 months later than the F5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic F5
| Fujifilm X30 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2014 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm X30
| F5 | Fujifilm X30 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic F5
| Fujifilm X30 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 features outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the F5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and F5 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and F5.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic F5 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-08-26 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 423 grams (0.93 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 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 | 470 images | 250 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-95 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $100 |